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Definition oppressive in American English

oppressive adjective

adjective
/əˈpresɪv/
1

oppressive leaders, governments, or laws treat people unfairly or in a cruel way

Example

people who have fled from oppressive regimes

Example

oppressive levels of taxation

Synonyms and related words
unfair unjust unequal
2

something that is oppressive makes you feel very worried or unhappy

Synonyms and related words
serious severe grave
3

hot in an unpleasant way, especially because there is no wind

Synonyms and related words
warm hot burning
Definition oppressive in American English