oppressive
[ uh-pres-iv ]
/ əˈprɛs ɪv /
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.
Origin of oppressive
OTHER WORDS FROM oppressive
Words nearby oppressive
opposition,
oppositional disorder,
oppositionist,
oppress,
oppression,
oppressive,
opprobrious,
opprobrium,
oppugn,
oppugnant,
opr
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British Dictionary definitions for oppressive
oppressive
/ (əˈprɛsɪv) /
adjective
cruel, harsh, or tyrannical
heavy, constricting, or depressing