OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 20303

oppressive

/əˈpɹɛs.ɪv/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
opresivo
Burdensome or difficult to bear.
The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company.
opresivo; tiranico
Tyrannical or exercising unjust power.
The oppressive land-owners kept a grip on the labourers.