Oppressive civilization 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 Civilization


  • (noun) the way people live at a particular time and place
  • (noun) a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
  • (noun) a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)