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Definition of oppresive

"Oppresive" is probably misspelled. Trying oppressive instead Definition of oppressive

1. oppressive [ a ] weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
Examples: "the atmosphere was oppressive" "oppressive sorrows"

Synonyms oppressive Related Terms heavy

2. oppressive [ a ] marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
Examples: "the oppressive government" "oppressive laws" "a tyrannical parent" "tyrannous disregard of human rights"

Synonyms tyrannical tyrannous oppressive Related Terms domineering

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