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1. a. : to crush or burden by abuse of power or authority. The country has long been oppressed by a ruthless dictator. oppressed minorities. b. archaic : suppress. 2. : to burden spiritually or mentally : weigh heavily upon.
to make a person feel uncomfortable or worried, and sometimes ill: Strange dreams and nightmares oppressed him. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of oppress from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) oppress | American Dictionary. verb [ T ] us / əˈpres / oppress verb [T] (RULE)
oppress verb [T] (RULE) Add to word list. Add to word list. to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom: In his speech he spoke against those who continue to oppress the poor.
to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power: a people oppressed by totalitarianism. Synonyms: persecute, maltreat. to lie heavily upon (the mind, a person, etc.): Care and sorrow oppressed them. Antonyms: encourage, uphold. to weigh down, as sleep or weariness does.
If the ninety degree heat outside will oppress you, you should stay inside in the air conditioning. Definitions of oppress. verb. come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority. “The government oppresses political activists”. synonyms: crush, suppress. see more. verb. cause to suffer.
Definition of oppress verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'oppress'. 1. To oppress people means to treat them cruelly, or to prevent them from having the same opportunities, freedom, and benefits as others. [...] 2. If something oppresses you, it makes you feel depressed, anxious, and uncomfortable. [literary] [...] More.
