adjectivemasculinepl: opressivos
oppressive
1. Characterized by or involving oppression; burdensome or unjustly restrictive
The oppressive regime controlled every aspect of citizens' lives.
O regime opressivo controlava todos os aspectos da vida dos cidadãos.
2. Physically uncomfortable; causing a feeling of heaviness or difficulty in breathing
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside.
O calor opressivo tornava difícil trabalhar ao ar livre.
3. Creating a sense of psychological weight or distress
An oppressive atmosphere filled the room after the bad news.
Uma atmosfera opressiva preencheu a sala após as más notícias.
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