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