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Oppressive
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Oppressive
adjective
/əˈprɛs.ɪv/
Oppression
opprobrious
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
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