oppressive — treating people in a harsh and authoritarian way; weighing heavily on the mind or spirits
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: treating people in a harsh and authoritarian way; weighing heavily on the mind or spirits
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpresɪv/
Korean meaning: 압제적인, 억압적인; 숨막히는, 답답한
Korean pronunciation: 어**프레**시브
Example Sentences
- My boss creates such an oppressive work environment that even the office plants look depressed.
- The oppressive humidity made everyone move as slowly as sloths in a yoga class.
- Citizens fought against the oppressive government to regain their freedom.
oppressive
ADJECTIVE//əˈpresɪv//
treating people in a harsh and authoritarian way; weighing heavily on the mind or spirits
Harsh supervisor oppressing fearful workers
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Progressive dreams meet oppressive schemes turning aggressive.
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '누르다, 압박하다'는 의미의 'opprimere'에서 유래했습니다. 마치 무거운 돌로 꽉 눌러서 자유를 빼앗는 모습을 연상시킵니다.
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“My boss creates such an oppressive work environment that even the office plants look depressed.”
“The oppressive humidity made everyone move as slowly as sloths in a yoga class.”
“Citizens fought against the oppressive government to regain their freedom.”
“The oppressive taxation policy burdened small businesses severely.”
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