Both Uses of
oppress
in
Brave New World
- We'd gone riding up one of those revolting mountains, and it was horribly hot and oppressive, and after lunch we went to sleep.
p. 96..7 *oppressive = uncomfortable
- It was all oppressively queer, and the Indian smelt stronger and stronger.
p. 108..8oppressively = in a manner that makes uncomfortable
Definition:
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(oppress as in: oppressive heat) to make uncomfortable (weigh heavily on the senses or spirit)