oppressive
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/əˈpresɪv/
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/əˈpresɪv/
unfairly cruel and controlling
The oppressive government did not allow people to speak freely.
その抑圧的な政府は人々が自由に話すことを許さなかった。
extremely hot and stuffy
The oppressive heat made it hard to breathe outside.
蒸し暑い熱気で外では呼吸が困難だった。
causing sadness and worry
The oppressive silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
部屋の重苦しい沈黙が皆を不快にさせた。