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oppressive
[ uh-pres-iv ]
/ əˈprɛs ɪv /
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adjective
burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws.
causing discomfort by being excessive, intense, elaborate, etc.: oppressive heat.
distressing or grievous: oppressive sorrows.
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Origin of oppressive
OTHER WORDS FROM oppressive
Words nearby oppressive
oppositionist, opposition research, oppress, oppressed, oppression, oppressive, oppressor, opprobrious, opprobrium, oppugn, oppugnant
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British Dictionary definitions for oppressive
oppressive
/ (əˈprɛsɪv) /
adjective
cruel, harsh, or tyrannical
heavy, constricting, or depressing
Derived forms of oppressive
oppressively, adverboppressiveness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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