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Judgmental vs Oppressive - What's the difference?

judgmental | oppressive |

As adjectives the difference between judgmental and oppressive

is that judgmental is of or relating to judgment while oppressive is burdensome or difficult to bear.

judgmental

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to judgment.
  • (chiefly, of a person) Inclined to pass judgment, critical.

    • oppressive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Burdensome or difficult to bear.
    • The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company.
  • Tyrannical or exercising unjust power.
    • The oppressive land-owners kept a grip on the labourers.
  • Weighing heavily on the spirit; intense, or overwhelming
    • Will the oppressive heat of summer never end?

    Synonyms

    * (weather) humid, close