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,