Synonyms: tyrannical, tyrannous, oppressive
Definition: marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
Usage: the oppressive government; oppressive laws; a tyrannical parent; tyrannous disregard of human rights
Similar words: domineering
Definition: tending to domineer
Synonyms: oppressive
Definition: weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
Usage: the atmosphere was oppressive; oppressive sorrows
Similar words: heavy
Definition: marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness
Usage: a heavy heart; a heavy schedule; heavy news; a heavy silence; heavy eyelids