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Oppressive

Yes, oppressive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does oppressive mean?

adjective

  1. weighing heavily on the senses or spirit the atmosphere was oppressive
  2. marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior the oppressive government

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for oppressive

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of oppressive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OPPRESSIVE.

Words you can make from oppressive

Unscramble OPPRESSIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is oppressive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Oppressive is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is oppressive worth in Scrabble?

Oppressive is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does oppressive mean?

Oppressive means: weighing heavily on the senses or spirit.