Oppress: meaning, definitions and examples

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oppress

[ əˈprɛs ]

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injustice

To oppress means to keep (someone) in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.

Synonyms

dominate, persecute, suppress, tyrannize

Examples of usage

They were oppressed by the tyrannical regime.
The minority group was oppressed for decades.
The dictator used his power to oppress the citizens.
She felt oppressed by the constant surveillance.

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mental pressure

To oppress can also mean to weigh heavily on the mind, spirit, or senses; burden.

Synonyms

burden, plague, trouble, weigh down

Examples of usage

The guilt of his actions oppressed him.
The feeling of failure oppressed her.
The darkness of the room oppressed me.

Translations

Translations of the word "oppress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oprimir

🇮🇳 दबाना

🇩🇪 unterdrücken

🇮🇩 menindas

🇺🇦 пригнічувати

🇵🇱 uciskać

🇯🇵 圧迫する

🇫🇷 opprimer

🇪🇸 oprimir

🇹🇷 ezmek

🇰🇷 억압하다

🇸🇦 يضطهد

🇨🇿 utlačovat

🇸🇰 utláčať

🇨🇳 压迫

🇸🇮 zatirati

🇮🇸 kúga

🇰🇿 қыспаққа салу

🇬🇪 ჩაგვრა

🇦🇿 əzmək

🇲🇽 oprimir

Word origin

The word 'oppress' originated from the Latin word 'oppressus', past participle of 'opprimere', which means to press against. The concept of oppression has been a part of human history, with instances of people being oppressed by those in power throughout different eras and societies.