Oppressive
adjectiveə'prɛsɪv
Adjective
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
“the oppressive government”
“oppressive laws”
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
“the atmosphere was oppressive”
“oppressive sorrows”
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Similar Words
- Tyrannical
- Tyrannous
- Domineering
- Heavy
- Oppress
- Oppressiveness