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oppressive

UK
/əˈprɛsɪv/
US
/əˈprɛsɪv/

Translations

oppressiveadjective
more oppressive
Comp.
most oppressive
Super.
UK
/əˈprɛsɪv/
US
/əˈprɛsɪv/
oppressantSe dit d’une atmosphère, d’une sensation ou d’une impression qui pèse sur le moral.
The oppressive silence in the room made everyone feel uneasy.
Le silence oppressant dans la pièce mettait tout le monde mal à l’aise.
oppressifSe dit d’un régime, d’un pouvoir ou de mesures imposant une contrainte injuste.
The oppressive regime was known for its harsh treatment of dissenters.
Le régime oppressif était connu pour son traitement brutal des opposants.
étouffantSe dit surtout de la chaleur ou de l’humidité ; emploi fréquent pour la météo.
The oppressive heat of the summer made it hard to enjoy outdoor activities.
La chaleur étouffante de l’été rendait les activités en plein air difficiles à apprécier.
Synonyms
burdensome
tyrannical
repressive
stifling
overbearing
heavy-handed
despotic
dictatorial
harsh
severe
Antonyms
liberating
freeing
emancipating

Definitions

oppressiveadjective
Weighing heavily on the mind or spirits; causing depression or discomfort.
The oppressive silence in the room made everyone feel uneasy.
Unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group.
The oppressive regime was known for its harsh treatment of dissenters.
Excessively hot and humid, making it difficult to breathe or be comfortable.
The oppressive heat of the summer made it hard to enjoy outdoor activities.
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