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Oppressive describes tyrannical power or power that is used unfairly. (adjective)
An example of oppressive used as an adjective is the phrase oppressive power which is a cruel dictatorship.
Oppressive describes something that is hard to deal with or causes discomfort. (adjective)
An example of oppressive is midsummer heat while you are outside.
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