oppressive
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oppressive(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unjust)
a. opresivo
We must stop all external assistance to oppressive regimes.Debemos suspender toda asistencia externa a regímenes opresivos.
b. gravoso
Alexander Hamilton denounced the British for imposing oppressive taxes on the colonies.Alexander Hamilton denunció a los británicos por imponer impuestos gravosos a las colonias.
2. (stifling)
a. agobiante
Reilly is seeing a psychologist to learn to overcome the oppressive guilt her mother put on her.Reilly está viendo a un psicólogo para aprender a superar el sentimiento de culpa agobiante con la cual la cargó su madre.
b. opresivo
The room was very small, damp and dark, with an oppressive atmosphere.La habitación era pequeña, húmeda y oscura, con una atmósfera opresiva.
c. oprimente
I felt an oppressive feeling in my chest so I went to the hospital.Sentí una sensación oprimente en el pecho y por eso fui al hospital.
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