Synonyms of oppressively

oppressively

adverb

as in harshly

in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering

forced to live under an oppressively cruel government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harshly
• severely
• brutally
• hard
• sternly
• ill
• stiffly
• roughly
• abusively
• tyrannically
• aggressively
• strongly
• inhumanly
• ruthlessly
• pitilessly
• hardly
• mercilessly
• grimly
• inhumanely
• unmercifully
• heartlessly
• obdurately
• viciously
• savagely
• unsparingly
• insensitively
• unfeelingly
• firmly
• callously
• brutishly
• uncharitably
• decidedly
• determinedly
• resolutely
• cold-bloodedly
• insensately
• toughly
• assertively
• gruffly
• hard-heartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lightly
• mildly
• gently
• softly
• leniently
• benevolently
• lovingly
• kindly
• tenderly
• graciously
• cordially
• considerately
• mercifully
• sympathetically
• clemently
• compassionately
• benignantly
• humanely
• charitably
• tolerantly
• understandingly
• softheartedly