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opposite (adj)
opposite (n)
opposite (prep)
opposite number (n)
opposition (n)
oppress (v)
oppressed (adj)
oppression (n)
oppressive (adj)
oppressively (adv)
oppressiveness (n)
oppressor (n)
opprobrious (adj)
opprobriously (adv)
opprobriousness (n)
opprobrium (n)
opt (v)
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oppressive (adj)
Synonyms: cruel, harsh, domineering, tyrannical, repressive, despotic, unfair, unjust, overbearing

Antonym: fair


Synonyms: overwhelming, crushing, depressing, distressing, stressful, burdensome, worrying, troubling, uncomfortable, dispiriting, disheartening

Antonym: relaxing


Synonyms: humid, hot, close, muggy, stifling, sticky, airless

Antonym: fresh
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