oppressive
BrE /ˈɒprəsɪv/ AmE /ɑːpˈrɛsɪv/
adjective en → es
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
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The oppressive heat made it difficult to sleep.
El calor abrumador dificultaba el sueño.
limiting freedom or rights; controlling people too strictly
opresor, restrictivo
- an oppressive regime
Collocations oppressive laws · oppressive conditions
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The country is under an oppressive regime.
El país está bajo un régimen opresor.