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oppressive

/əˈprɛsɪv/
op · pres · sive ə · ˈprɛs · ɪv
English Definition
adj. causing discomfort or hardship
中文释义
压迫的，沉重的
Significado en Español
opresivo, agobiante
한국어 뜻
압제적인, 답답한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
áp bức, ngột ngạt
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Example Sentence

They lived under an oppressive regime.

他们生活在一个压迫性的政权之下。

Synonyms
harsh tyrannical burdensome
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “oppressive”:

  1. A harsh
  2. B liberating
  3. C freeing
  4. D comforting
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A — harsh. “oppressive” means adj. causing discomfort or hardship

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ ruler taxed the poor people until they had almost nothing left.

  1. A gentle
  2. B oppressive
  3. C kind
  4. D generous
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B — oppressive. “oppressive” means adj. causing discomfort or hardship

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Common questions about “oppressive”

What does “oppressive” mean?

oppressive — adj. causing discomfort or hardship. In Chinese: 压迫的，沉重的.

How do you pronounce “oppressive”?

oppressive is pronounced /əˈprɛsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: op · pres · sive.

How do you use “oppressive” in a sentence?

They lived under an oppressive regime. (他们生活在一个压迫性的政权之下。)

What are synonyms for “oppressive”?

harsh, tyrannical, burdensome — all close in meaning to oppressive (adj. causing discomfort or hardship).

Is “oppressive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. oppressive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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