Definition of Oppressive
Oppressive
op·pres·sive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
unreasonably authoritarian or severe in mode of treatment;
e.g. The country used to be governed by an oppressive political regime.
(adjective)
harsh, burdensome, and troubling;
e.g. The organization is governed by oppressive rules and a steep hierarchy.
(adjective)
depressing or overwhelming, weighing on the senses, spirits, or mind;
e.g. An oppressive silence filled the room as each waited for the other to speak.
(adjective)
close, hot, humid, and still, used to describe unpleasant/uncomfortable weather;
e.g. It was an oppressive summer day and no one felt like doing anything.
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