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Etymology

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From oppress +‎ -ive.

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  • IPA(key): /əˈpɹɛs.ɪv/
  • Audio (UK):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛsɪv

Adjective

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oppressive (comparative more oppressive, superlative most oppressive)

  1. Burdensome or difficult to bear.
    The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company.
  2. Tyrannical or exercising unjust power.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:bossy, Thesaurus:arrogant
    The oppressive land-owners kept a grip on the labourers.
  3. Weighing heavily on the spirit; intense, or overwhelming.
    Will the oppressive heat of summer never end?
  4. (of the weather) Hot and humid.
    Synonyms: humid, close

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French

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Adjective

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oppressive

  1. feminine singular of oppressif

Italian

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Adjective

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oppressive

  1. feminine plural of oppressivo