oppressive

== English == === Etymology === From oppress +‎ -ive. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈpɹɛs.ɪv/ (less common) IPA(key): /əʊˈpɹɛs.ɪv/ Rhymes: -ɛsɪv === Adjective === oppressive (comparative more oppressive, superlative most oppressive) Burdensome or difficult to bear. Synonym: grinding Tyrannical or exercising unjust power. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:bossy, Thesaurus:arrogant #: oppressive land-owners kept a grip on the labourers. Weighing heavily on the spirit; being quite intense, excessive or overwhelming. (of the weather) Hot and humid. Synonyms: humid, close ==== Synonyms ==== harsh ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == French == === Pronunciation === === Adjective === oppressive feminine singular of oppressif == Italian == === Adjective === oppressive feminine plural of oppressivo