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Definition of Oppressive
1. Adjective. Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit. "Oppressive sorrows"
2. Adjective. Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. "Tyrannous disregard of human rights"
Exact synonyms: Tyrannical, Tyrannous
Similar to: Domineering
Derivative terms: Oppress, Oppress, Oppressiveness, Tyranny, Tyrant, Tyrant
Similar to: Domineering
Derivative terms: Oppress, Oppress, Oppressiveness, Tyranny, Tyrant, Tyrant
Definition of Oppressive
1. a. Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh; as, oppressive taxes; oppressive exactions of service; an oppressive game law.
Definition of Oppressive
1. Adjective. Burdensome or difficult to bear. ¹
2. Adjective. Tyrannical or exercising unjust power. ¹
3. Adjective. Weighing heavily on the spirit; intense, or overwhelming ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Oppressive
1. [adj]