oppressive
Pronunciation: /əˈpɹɛs.ɪv/
The English word “oppressive” has 4 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Burdensome or difficult to bear.
- Tyrannical or exercising unjust power.
- Weighing heavily on the spirit; being quite intense, excessive or overwhelming.
- Hot and humid.
Etymology
From oppress + -ive.
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