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Uncommonoppressive
The correct spelling is oppressive.
How to pronounce oppressive
adjective
Say it like: Opp-res-siv-e
The correct spelling is oppressive. Burdensome or difficult to bear. For example: "The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company."
Usage Examples
“The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company.”
“The oppressive land-owners kept a grip on the labourers.”
“Will the oppressive heat of summer never end?”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Burdensome or difficult to bear.
- 2.Tyrannical or exercising unjust power.
- 3.Weighing heavily on the spirit; intense, or overwhelming
- 4.Hot and humid of the weather.
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