Oppressive authority Synonyms

Definitions for Oppressive


  • (adjective) difficult to endure
  • (adjective) weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
  • (adjective) marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

Definitions for Authority


  • (noun) a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
  • (noun) lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation )
  • (noun) the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly