oppressive

oppressivo, tirannico

Che usa il potere per controllare le persone in modo crudele e ingiusto.

In inglese semplice: Using power to control people cruelly and unfairly.

• They lived under an oppressive government.
• The oppressive ruler banned public meetings.
• Citizens protested against the state's oppressive laws.

Sinonimi: tyrannical, repressive

Espressioni comuni: oppressive government, oppressive regime, oppressive ruler

opprimente, soffocante

Tanto intenso o sgradevole da far stare male e impedire di rilassarsi.

In inglese semplice: So strong or unpleasant that it makes you feel uncomfortable or unable to relax.

• The heat was oppressive.
• An oppressive silence filled the room.
• We escaped the city's oppressive summer humidity.

Sinonimi: stifling, overwhelming, suffocating

Espressioni comuni: oppressive heat, oppressive silence, oppressive atmosphere

gravoso, opprimente

Che richiede tanto impegno o sacrificio da rendere difficile la vita.

In inglese semplice: So demanding or difficult that it makes life hard for people.

• The fees felt oppressive.
• Small businesses struggled with oppressive taxes.
• Her oppressive workload left no time for rest.

Sinonimi: burdensome, onerous

Espressioni comuni: oppressive burden, oppressive taxes, oppressive demands