LEARNit Dictionary
oppressive
adjective
/əˈpresɪv/
UK
/əˈpresɪv/
US
1
treating people in a cruel and unfair way and not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people
ظالمانه, ستمگرانه, ستمآمیز, استبدادی, سرکوبگر
2
extremely hot and unpleasant and not having enough fresh air
خفهکننده, گرم و خفهکننده, خفقان آور
oppressive heat
synonym
stifling
3
making you feel unhappy and anxious
ناراحت کننده, دلگیر, اضطراب آور
an oppressive relationship
The silence between them started to grow oppressive.
synonym
stifling