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 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 === IPA(key): /ɔ.pʁɛ.siv/ ~ /ɔ.pʁe.siv/ === Adjective === oppressive feminine singular of oppressif == Italian == === Adjective === oppressive feminine plural of oppressivo