Word Meaning

Meaning of "oppressive" and the crossword clue

- Unjustly harsh
- Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or harsh; as, oppressive taxes; oppressive exactions of service; an oppressive game law.
- Using oppression; tyrannical; as, oppressive authority or commands.
- Heavy; overpowering; hard to be borne; as, oppressive grief or woe.