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Meanings of oppressive silence in English

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Usage of oppressive silence in English
1
David withdrew upon the errand, and again the oppressive silence drew close.
The Bars of Iron
2
It's like a tomb, said Pulcheria Alexandrovna, suddenly breaking the oppressive silence.
Crime and Punishment
3
A heavy, oppressive silence came over the men grouped around the fire.
Metro 2033
4
Few sounds came to break in upon the oppressive silence of the mist.
Okewood of the Secret Service
5
But there was no rustle, no movement; nothing but the humid oppressive silence.
Adventure
6
We moved towards the house in silence, to me oppressive silence.
The Little Nugget
7
The oppressive silence lasted until Mrs. Sharpe re-entered with some needle-work.
The Unseen Bridegroom; Or, Wedded For a Week
8
While Mr. Swiggs was executing this order an oppressive silence filled the room.
The Blue Pavilions
9
Again Philip made an effort to induce Bram to break his oppressive silence.
The Golden Snare
10
When he came to himself, there was absolute silence round him-deathly, oppressive silence.
The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Complete
11
What an oppressive silence reigned for a time through the room!
Ten Nights in a Bar Room
12
There reigned an anxious, oppressive silence; the generals and staff-officers exchanged the ordinary greetings.
Old Fritz and the New Era
13
Again it was the judge who broke the oppressive silence.
The Just and the Unjust
14
The dead, oppressive silence that followed his empty laughter made it seem almost artificial.
Snow-Bound at Eagle's
15
Henry longed for a noise of some kind to break that terrible, oppressive silence.
The Scouts of the Valley
16
A heavy, oppressive silence began and lasted fully five minutes.
The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Na...
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Oppressive silence through the time
Oppressive silence across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common