oppressive

Describes something that is harsh, cruel, or burdensome, often causing a feeling of being weighed down or restricted.

ruОписывает что-то суровое, жестокое или обременительное, часто вызывающее чувство подавленности или ограничения.esDescribe algo severo, cruel o gravoso que causa sensación de agobio, restricción o falta de libertad, ya sea por el clima, un sistema, una persona o una situación.frDécrit quelque chose de dur, cruel ou pesant, qui provoque souvent un sentiment d'accablement ou de contrainte.deBeschreibt etwas Hartes, Grausames oder Belastendes, das oft ein Gefühl der Bedrückung oder Einschränkung hervorruft. Bezieht sich auf strenge, autoritäre Verhältnisse oder auf eine drückende, erdrückende Atmosphäre.ptDescreve algo severo, cruel ou oneroso, que costuma causar sensação de sufocamento, restrição ou peso. Pode se referir a condições de vida, clima, calor, leis ou atitudes autoritárias.zh形容事物严酷、暴虐或沉重，常使人感到压抑、受束缚或喘不过气。arيصف شيئًا قاسيًا أو ظالمًا أو مُثقِلًا، وغالبًا ما يبعث على الشعور بالكبت أو التقييد.

1. Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit B2 formal

   Causing a feeling of physical or mental pressure, discomfort, or depression.

   • The oppressive heat made it impossible to work outside.
   • There was an oppressive silence in the room after the argument.
   • The city's oppressive atmosphere drained her energy.

   ruГнетущийesopresivofroppressantdeBeklemmendptOpressivozh压抑的arخانق

   Синонимы: burdensomecrushingdepressinggloomyheavyonerousoverwhelmingstiflingsuffocatingtrying

   Антонимы: airyinvigoratinglightrefreshing

2. Unjustly severe or controlling B2 formal

   Exercising power in a cruel, harsh, or unfair manner; tyrannical.

   • The oppressive regime silenced all forms of dissent.
   • Many citizens fled the country to escape its oppressive laws.
   • Workers protested against the oppressive management policies.

   ruУгнетающийesopresivofrOppressif, oppressivedeUnterdrückendptOpressorzh压迫性的arقمعي

   Синонимы: autocraticbrutalcrueldespoticdictatorialdraconianharshheavy-handedrepressivesuppressivetyrannical

   Антонимы: benevolenteasygoingfairgentlejustkindlenientmercifulpermissivetolerant

• more oppressive comparative form
• most oppressive superlative form