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- DictionaryOp·press/əˈpres/
verb
- 1. keep (someone) in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority: "a system that oppressed working people"
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.
Verb Forms. oppress somebody to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially by not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people. The regime is accused of oppressing religious minorities. Throughout history, our people have been oppressed and exploited.
4 days ago · oppress in American English. (əˈprɛs ) verb transitive. 1. to weigh heavily on the mind, spirits, or senses of; worry; trouble. 2. to keep down by the cruel or unjust use of power or authority; rule harshly; tyrannize over. 3. Obsolete.
to treat a group of people in an unfair way, often by limiting their freedom: [ often passive ] Women were oppressed by a society which considered them inferior. oppress verb [T] (MAKE ANXIOUS) to make someone feel anxious: The thought of tomorrow's interview oppressed him.
verb. /əˈprɛs/ Verb Forms. oppress somebody to treat someone in a cruel and unfair way, especially by not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people The regime is accused of oppressing religious minorities. Want to learn more?
1. to govern or manage with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; exercise harsh authority or power over. 2. to lie heavily upon (the mind, a person, etc.); weigh down. 3. Archaic. to put down; subdue or suppress.
