Definitie en betekenis van "oppressive"in het Engels

oppressive

onderdrukkend, tiranniek

having an unfair or harsh control over others, often involving cruelty or severe restrictions

Voorbeelden

The oppressive landlord imposed unreasonable rules and harsh penalties on tenants.

De onderdrukkende huisbaas legde onredelijke regels en harde straffen op aan huurders.

onderdrukkend, benauwend

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

benauwend, drukkend

(of weather) uncomfortably hot, humid, or heavy, making it difficult to feel at ease

stuffy

Voorbeelden

The air felt thick and oppressive as the storm approached.

De lucht voelde dik en benauwend aan toen de storm naderde.

Lexicale Boom

oppressively

oppressiveness

oppressive

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