oppressive
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ssive
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British pronunciation
/əpɹˈɛsɪv/

Definition och betydelse av "oppressive"på engelska

oppressive
01

förtryckande, tyrannisk

having an unfair or harsh control over others, often involving cruelty or severe restrictions
example
Exempel
The oppressive government regime suppressed freedom of speech.
Den förtryckande regeringen undertryckte yttrandefriheten.
The oppressive rules and regulations stifled creativity in the workplace.
De förtryckande reglerna och föreskrifterna kvävde kreativiteten på arbetsplatsen.
02

förtryckande, tung

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
03

tryckande, kvav

(of weather) uncomfortably hot, humid, or heavy, making it difficult to feel at ease
example
Exempel
The oppressive heat made it hard to stay outdoors for long.
Den tryckande värmen gjorde det svårt att stanna utomhus länge.
They canceled the hike due to the oppressive weather conditions.
De avbokade vandringen på grund av de tryckande väderförhållandena.

Lexikalt Träd

oppressively
oppressiveness
oppressive
oppress
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