American English pronunciation
How to pronounce oppressive
IPA transcription: [əp'ɹɛsɪv]
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Adjective
-
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
“the atmosphere was oppressive”
“oppressive sorrows”
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marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
“the oppressive government”
“oppressive laws”
“a tyrannical parent”
“tyrannous disregard of human rights”
Usage examples
- The air in the hut was close and oppressive.
- This oppressive distinction holds great importance in relation to the production of knowledge.
- Oppressive as the heat had been, it was now even more oppressive.
- Oppressive as the heat had been, it was now even more oppressive.
- All officers are punishable for corruption and oppressive proceedings.
- The air in the hut was close and oppressive.
- The air in the hut was close and oppressive.
- The atmosphere in court became oppressive under the judge’s examination.
- Oppressive as the heat had been, it was now even more oppressive.
- Oppressive as the heat had been, it was now even more oppressive.