I wrote it in my essay and my english teacher said there was no such word.
2007-10-13 18:32:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I believe it's "oppress" or "oppressive", but yes, it is a word, and if your teacher said it isn't, he/she probably shouldn't be a teacher.
2007-10-13 18:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by Master Maverick 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is actually spelled opPress, and opPressive and yes they are real words. And here are what they mean:
Oppress:
1. to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power.
2. to lie heavily upon (the mind, a person, etc.).
3. to weigh down, as sleep or weariness does.
4. Archaic. to put down; subdue or suppress.
5. Archaic. to press upon or against; crush.
Oppressive:
1. burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical.
2. causing discomfort by being excessive, intense, elaborate, etc.
3. distressing or grievous.
Hope that answers your question! :)
2007-10-14 12:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by Chris P. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are words, only they are spelled OPPRESS/ OPPRESSIVE.
OPPRESS--means to put down or subdue (as a rebellion was "oppressed"); burden with cruel or unjust restrictions (The people were oppressed by their tyrannical king.)
OPPRESSIVE--unjustly harsh (an "oppressive king"); excessive or intense ("oppressive heat"); or difficult to bear ("oppressive laws").
2007-10-14 01:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by jan51601 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your teacher was correct.
Both words have a double "p".
oppressive, oppress.
2007-10-14 01:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Master Maverick is correct. You misspelled the words.
2007-10-14 01:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by luv2bfit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is: oppression, oppress. or oppressive.
With double p's
Look it up in the dictionary.
2007-10-14 01:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by Superfly sister 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these are not English words.
2007-10-14 05:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by Manz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋