Word Meaning

Meaning of oppressive

- 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.

Crossword clue for oppressive

- Unjustly harsh