A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Oppressive
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Unreasonably burdensome; unjustly severe, rigorous, or
harsh; as, oppressive taxes; oppressive exactions of service; an
oppressive game law.
Oppressive meaning & definition 1 of Oppressive.
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Dominating harshly: Imposing a harsh or cruel form of domination.
Highly stressful: Exerting a worrying, troubling, or burdensome [pressure on] somebody.
[Stifling]: So hot and humid as to make people feel tired, irritable, or [sluggish].
Oppressive meaning & definition 2 of Oppressive.
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Inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment.
Oppressive meaning & definition 3 of Oppressive.
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cruel and unfair:
Oppressive meaning & definition 4 of Oppressive.
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Unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group.
Oppressive meaning & definition 5 of Oppressive.
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