Translation of oppressive into German
Adjective
weather
causing discomfort due to heat and humidity- The oppressive heat made it hard to breathe.Die drückende Hitze machte das Atmen schwer.
situation
making people feel sad or uncomfortable- The oppressive atmosphere was hard to ignore.Die bedrückende Atmosphäre war schwer zu ignorieren.
tyrannical rule
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way- The regime was known for its oppressive control over the citizens..Das Regime war für seine unterdrückerische Kontrolle über die Bürger bekannt
Synonyms and analogies of oppressive in English
Examples of oppressive in a sentence
An oppressive atmosphere lingered in the crowded room. The oppressive silence filled the room. Living under such oppressive conditions was unbearable. The oppressive government silenced all forms of dissent.
Translations of "oppressive" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Under the arched bridge, a sense of gloom lingered, damp and oppressive.
Unter der gewölbten Brücke verweilte ein Gefühl von Düsternis, feucht und bedrückend.
Children often suffer under oppressive rules at overly strict schools.
Kinder leiden oft unter repressiven Regeln an übermäßig strengen Schulen.
The silence in this world is as oppressive as it is liberating.
Die Stille in dieser Welt ist ebenso erdrückend wie befreiend.
The hottest part of summer always feels so oppressive and humid.
Die heißeste Phase des Sommers fühlt sich immer so drückend und schwül an.
There is something exclusive about tradition and that is oppressive.
Tradition hat immer etwas Ausschließendes in sich, und das ist beklemmend.
The drug policy in this country is excessive, oppressive and racist.
Die Drogenpolitik in diesem Land ist übertrieben, unterdrückend und rassistisch.
Some commentators link the shadow of death with oppressive imperial persecution.
Manche Ausleger verbinden den Schatten des Todes mit drückender kaiserlicher Verfolgung.
About bloggers, they still use the oppressive laws of the military regime.
Gegenüber Bloggern benutzen sie weiter die tyrannischen Gesetzes des Militärregimes.
Other translations for oppressive:
- stickigadj.
- bedrücktadj.
oppressive: Examples and translations in context
Prisoners sometimes develop gallows humour to endure hopeless sentences and oppressive routines.
Gefangene entwickeln manchmal Galgenhumor, um aussichtslose Strafen und bedrückende Routinen auszuhalten.
He listened to the clock while the minutes ticked by in oppressive silence.
Er lauschte der Uhr, während die Minuten in bedrückender Stille verstrichen.
The film explores the seamy side of family life in an oppressive household.
Der Film untersucht die dunkle Seite des Familienlebens in einem bedrückenden Haushalt.
The idée fixe appears in augmentation, creating an oppressive atmosphere before the climax.
Das Leitmotiv erscheint in Augmentation und erzeugt eine bedrückende Atmosphäre vor dem Höhepunkt.
Her deliverance from the oppressive situation came just in time.
Ihre Rettung aus der bedrückenden Situation kam gerade noch rechtzeitig.
A lowering presence lingered, making the air feel thick and oppressive.
Eine beklemmende Präsenz hing in der Luft und ließ sie dick und bedrückend erscheinen.
An oppressive atmosphere hung over the meeting, making it difficult to speak openly.
Eine bedrückende Atmosphäre lag über dem Treffen und erschwerte es, offen zu sprechen.
Citizens decided to rise up against the oppressive government in their country.
Die Bürger beschlossen, gegen die repressive Regierung in ihrem Land zu rebellieren.
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