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Oppressive
Uh-PREH-sihv
/ʌˈprɛsɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
oppressive
Dictionary meaning
Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior.
Examples
- The oppressive government.
- The atmosphere was oppressive.
Synonyms: tyrannical
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