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oppressively

/əˈpresɪvli/adverb

उच्चारण अप्रेसिव्ली

दमनकारी ढंग से, अत्याचारपूर्वक

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adverb
  1. 1

    in a way that treats people cruelly and unfairly and limits their freedom

    दमनकारी ढंग से, अत्याचारपूर्वक

    • The colonial government ruled oppressively.

    Synonyms tyrannically harshly cruelly

  2. 2

    in a way that is very hot and uncomfortable, or that makes you feel worried and uncomfortable

    असहनीय रूप से, बोझिल ढंग से

    • It was oppressively hot and humid in Chennai.
    • The room was oppressively silent.

    Synonyms stiflingly unbearably

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