oppress (Meaning)
oppress (v)
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
cause to suffer
oppress (v. t.)
To impose excessive burdens upon; to overload; hence, to treat with unjust rigor or with cruelty.
To ravish; to violate.
To put down; to crush out; to suppress.
To produce a sensation of weight in (some part of the body); as, my lungs are oppressed by the damp air; excess of food oppresses the stomach.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oppress
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Synonyms:
- dismay
- exercise
- unhinge
- undo
- daunt
- dash
- discomfort
- unnerve
- perturb
- dispirit
- dishearten
- agitate
- demoralize
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oppress Sentence Examples
- The oppressive regime suffocated its citizens' voices, silencing dissent under a blanket of fear.
- The laborers were oppressed by the factory owners, who forced them to work long hours for meager wages.
- The oppressive atmosphere in the classroom stifled creativity and encouraged conformity.
- The minority group was oppressed by the majority, denied equal opportunities and facing discrimination.
- The government's heavy-handed tactics oppressed the opposition, curtailing their ability to protest.
- The oppressive humidity of the jungle made it difficult to breathe and navigate.
- The oppressive weight of guilt weighed heavily on his conscience, crushing his peace of mind.
- The oppressive silence in the auditorium heightened the tension as the speaker took the stage.
- The oppressive darkness enveloped the forest, making it impossible to see or navigate.
- The oppressive nature of the disease left him feeling weak and hopeless.
FAQs About the word oppress
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority, cause to sufferTo impose excessive burdens upon; to overload; hence, to treat with unjust rigor or w
trouble, burden,depress, torture, sadden, afflict, disturb, distress, concern, deject
encourage, cheer (up), buoy, animate, assure, rejoice, soothe, excite, enliven, rejoice
The oppressive regime suffocated its citizens' voices, silencing dissent under a blanket of fear.
The laborers were oppressed by the factory owners, who forced them to work long hours for meager wages.
The oppressive atmosphere in the classroom stifled creativity and encouraged conformity.
The minority group was oppressed by the majority, denied equal opportunities and facing discrimination.
