Main Entry: op·pres·sive

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈpre-siv\

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1677

1 : unreasonably burdensome or severe <oppressive legislation>
2 : tyrannical
3 : overwhelming or depressing to the spirit or senses <an oppressive climate>

synonyms see onerous

— op·pres·sive·ly adverb

— op·pres·sive·ness noun