Op-prĕss'ive, a.
a. [It. oppressivo, Sp. opresivo, Fr. oppressif. See OPPRESS.]
Sense 1. Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe; as, oppressive taxes; oppressive exactions of service.
Sense 2. Proceeding from a design to oppress; tyrannical; as, oppressive authority or commands.
Sense 3. Heavy; overpowering; overwhelming; as, oppressive grief or woe.