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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