Oppressive
Crossword Clue and Answers
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This clue in was most recently seen in the wild in Irish Independent - Simple.
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Publications
- Irish Independent - Simple - Friday, 1 May 2020
- The New York Times Crossword - Wednesday, 9 Jan 2019
Crossword Answers
6 letters
SULTRY
Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; "the summer was sultry and oppressive"; "the stifling atmosphere"; "the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm"
STICKY
Hot or warm and humid; "muggy weather"; "the steamy tropics"; "sticky weather"
STUFFY
Affected with a sensation of stoppage or obstruction; "a stuffy feeling in my chest"
7 letters
ONEROUS
Not easily borne; wearing; "the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return"; "my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests"; "a taxing schedule"
8 letters
THUNDERY
Accompanied with thunder
STIFLING
Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent"
9 letters
TYRANNOUS
Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior; "the oppressive government"; "oppressive laws"; "a tyrannical parent"; "tyrannous disregard of human rights"
10 letters
BURDENSOME
Not easily borne; wearing; "the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return"; "my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests"; "a taxing schedule"
TYRANNICAL
Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior; "the oppressive government"; "oppressive laws"; "a tyrannical parent"; "tyrannous disregard of human rights"
11 letters
HEAVYHANDED
12 letters
OVERPOWERING
So strong as to be irresistible; "an overpowering need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming"; "an overwhelming majority"