😰Oppressive

adjective
/əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Meaning

Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;

Example Sentences

The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.

Synonyms

harsh, severe, tyrannical, overwhelming, burdensome

Antonyms

liberating, freeing, gentle, mild, lenient

Collocations

oppressive heat, oppressive regime, oppressive atmosphere

Related Vocabularies

relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Willing to comply with rules or authority.
showing concern for the needs and feelings of others
capable of being overcome or defeated
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

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