oppressive

BrE /ˈɒprəsɪv/ AmE /ɑːpˈrɛsɪv/

adjective en → es

1 DISCOMFORTING [attributive / predicative] B2

causing people to feel uncomfortable because of the way they are treated or controlled

opresivo, abrumador

  • an oppressive atmosphere/mood

Collocations oppressive heat · oppressive government

  • The oppressive heat made it difficult to sleep.

    El calor abrumador dificultaba el sueño.

2 RESTRICTIVE [attributive / predicative] B1

limiting freedom or rights; controlling people too strictly

opresor, restrictivo

  • an oppressive regime

Collocations oppressive laws · oppressive conditions

  • The country is under an oppressive regime.

    El país está bajo un régimen opresor.