What is "oppress" in English? Definition and Explanations
What does oppress mean in English? Meaning of oppress definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "oppress" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "oppress": come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Verb
Meaning of "oppress": cause to suffer
Verb
Synonyms:
annoy, afflict, torture, overwhelm, suppress, vex, trample, maltreat, harass, prey on, persecute, subjugate, torment, pick on, force, distress, dispirit, tax, smother, strain, hound, worry, crush, overload, overpower, overthrow, outrage, overcome, aggrieve, sadden, handicap, wrong, abuse, plague, burden, press, trouble, dishearten, saddle, ride, rule, encumber, harry, put down, beat down, despotize, keep down, put screws to, put the squeeze on, put upon, tyrranize, weigh heavy upon,
Antonyms:
aid, soothe, comfort, assist, surrender, calm, release, compliment, praise, give in, delight, benefit, gladden, make happy, please, help, let go, yield, leave alone, encourage, inspirit, boost,
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