Australian English Meaning of oppress
oppress
Other Australian English words related to oppress
Nearest Words of oppress
- oppositive => opposite
- oppositisepalous => opposite-sepalled
- oppositipetalous => opposite a petal
- oppositionist => Oppositionist
- opposition => Opposition
- oppositifolious => opposite-leaved
- oppositeness => oppositeness
- oppositely => oppositely
- opposite word => antonym
- opposite number => opposite number
Definitions and Meaning of oppress in English
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.
FAQs About the word oppress
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
Burden,depress,sadden,Torture,trouble,inflict pain,ailment,bother,concern,depress
animate,assure,brighten,Buoy,Comfort,encourage,enliven,Excited,gladden,Inspire
oppositive => opposite, oppositisepalous => opposite-sepalled, oppositipetalous => opposite a petal, oppositionist => Oppositionist, opposition => Opposition,
