OPPRESSIVE


Meaning of OPPRESSIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈpre-siv ]

adjective

Date: circa 1677

1. : unreasonably burdensome or severe

oppressive legislation

2. : tyrannical

3. : overwhelming or depressing to the spirit or senses

an oppressive climate

Synonyms: see onerous

• op·pres·sive·ly adverb

• op·pres·sive·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.