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View usage for: (əpres) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense oppresses, present participle oppressing, past tense, past participle oppressed1. verbTo oppress people means to treat them cruelly, or to prevent them from having the same opportunities, freedom, and benefits as others. These people often are oppressed by the governments of the countries they find themselvesin. [be VERB-ed] We are not normal like everybody else. If we were, they wouldn't be oppressing us. [VERB noun] 2. verbIf something oppresses you, it makes you feel depressed, anxious, and uncomfortable. [literary] The place oppressed Aubrey even before his eyes adjusted to the dark. [VERB noun] It was not just the weather which oppressed her. [VERB noun] More Synonyms of oppress oppress in British English (əˈprɛs) verb (transitive)1. to subjugate by cruelty, force, etc 3. to lie heavily on (the mind, imagination, etc) 4. an obsolete word for overwhelm Derived forms oppressingly (opˈpressingly) adverb oppressor (opˈpressor) noun Word origin C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin oppressāre, from Latin opprimere, from ob- against + premere to press oppress in American English (əˈprɛs) verb transitive1. 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. Obsoletea. to crush; trample down SIMILAR WORDS: wrong Derived forms oppressor (opˈpressor) noun Word origin ME oppressen < OFr oppresser < ML oppressare < L oppressus, pp. of opprimere, to press against < ob- (see ob-) + premere, press 1Examples of 'oppress' in a sentenceoppress In other languagesoppress British English: oppress VERB To oppress people means to treat them cruelly, or to prevent them from having the same opportunities, freedom, and benefits as others. These people often are oppressed by the governments of the countries they find themselves in. - American English: oppress
- Brazilian Portuguese: oprimir
- Chinese: 压迫
- European Spanish: oprimir
- French: opprimer
- German: unterdrücken
- Italian: opprimere
- Japanese: 迫害する
- Korean: 억압하다
- European Portuguese: oprimir
- Latin American Spanish: oprimir
Chinese translation of 'oppress'Definition to put down or control by cruelty or force predatory lenders who oppress the poor Synonyms put down rule over enslave maltreat hold sway over trample underfoot bring someone to heel tyrannize over rule with an iron hand bring someone under the yoke Opposites free , release , deliver , loose , liberate , set free , emancipate Definition to make anxious or uncomfortable The atmosphere in the room oppressed her. Synonyms weigh down dispirit take the heart out of deject lie or weigh heavy upon make someone despondent Additional synonymsDefinition to ill-treat violently People responsible for abusing prisoners must be held accountable. Synonyms ill-treat, wrong, damage, hurt, injure, harm, mar, spoil, oppress, maul, molest, dump on (slang, US), impose upon, manhandle, rough up, brutalize, shit on (taboo, slang), maltreat, misapply, handle roughly, knock about or around Definition to cause someone suffering or unhappiness There are four main problems that afflict these people. Synonyms torment, trouble, pain, hurt, wound, burden, distress, rack, try, plague, grieve, harass, ail (literary), oppress, beset, smite Definition to weigh down We decided not to burden him with the news. Synonyms weigh down, worry, load, tax, strain, bother, overwhelm, handicap, oppress, inconvenience, overload, saddle with, encumber, trammel, incommodeAdditional synonymsI am not too easily cast down by changes of fortune. Synonyms discourage, depress, desolate, dishearten, dispirit, dejectDefinition to control or subdue by force The military operation was the first step in a plan to crush the uprising. Synonyms overcome, overwhelm, put down, subdue, overpower, quash, quell, extinguish, stamp out, vanquish (literary), conquerNothing evil could daunt them. Synonyms discourage, alarm, shake, frighten, scare, terrify, cow, intimidate, deter, dismay, put off, subdue, overawe, frighten off, dishearten, dispiritSynonyms depress, discourage, dismay, daunt, dampen, demoralize, cast down, dishearten, dispiritDefinition to deprive of the will or enthusiasm to persist in something Don't let this setback discourage you. Synonyms dishearten, daunt, deter, crush, put off, depress, cow, dash, intimidate, dismay, unnerve, unman, overawe, demoralize, cast down, put a damper on, psych out (informal), dispirit, dejectDefinition to weaken or destroy the hope, courage, or enthusiasm of These conditions dishearten people and undermine their hope. Synonyms discourage, depress, crush, dash, deter, dismay, daunt, cast down, dispirit, dejectDefinition to trouble or annoy (someone) by repeated attacks, questions, or problems a celebrity routinely harassed by the paparazzi Synonyms annoy, trouble, bother, worry, harry, disturb, devil (informal), plague, bait, hound, torment, hassle (informal), badger, persecute, exasperate, pester, vex, breathe down someone's neck, chivvy (British), give someone grief (British, South Africa), be on your back (slang), beleaguer Definition to overcome or defeat She needs to master her fears of becoming ill. Synonyms overcome, defeat, suppress, conquer, check, curb, tame, lick (informal), subdue, overpower, quash, quell, triumph over, bridle, vanquish (literary), subjugateDefinition to defeat (someone) in a conflict the satisfaction of overcoming a rival Synonyms defeat, beat, conquer, master, tank (slang), crush, overwhelm, overthrow, lick (informal), undo, subdue, rout, overpower, quell, triumph over, best, get the better of, trounce, worst, clobber (slang), stuff (slang), vanquish, surmount, subjugate, prevail over, wipe the floor with (informal), make mincemeat of (informal), blow (someone) out of the water (slang), come out on top of (informal), bring (someone) to their knees (informal), render incapable, render powerless, be victorious over, render helpless Definition to conquer or subdue (someone) by superior force It took four police officers to overpower him. Synonyms overcome, master, overwhelm, overthrow, subdue, quell, get the better of, subjugate, prevail over, immobilize, bring (someone) to their knees (informal), render incapable, render powerless, render helpless, get the upper hand over Additional synonymsDefinition to overcome (people) with irresistible force One massive assault would overwhelm the weakened enemy. Synonyms destroy, beat, defeat, overcome, smash, crush, massacre, conquer, wipe out, overthrow, knock out, lick (informal), subdue, rout, eradicate, overpower, quell, annihilate, put paid to, vanquish (literary), subjugate, immobilize, make mincemeat of (informal), cut to pieces Definition to oppress or maltreat (someone), because of race or religion They have been persecuted for their beliefs. Synonyms victimize, hunt, injure, pursue, torture, hound, torment, martyr, oppress, pick on, molest, ill-treat, maltreatDefinition to make (someone) sad The cruelty in the world saddens me incredibly. Synonyms upset, depress, distress, grieve, desolate, cast down, bring tears to your eyes, make sad, dispirit, make your heart bleed, aggrieve, deject, cast a gloom upon Definition to overcome and bring (a person or people) under control by persuasion or force They admit they have not been able to subdue the rebels. Synonyms overcome, defeat, master, break, control, discipline, crush, humble, put down, conquer, tame, overpower, overrun, trample, quell, triumph over, get the better of, vanquish (literary), beat down, get under control, get the upper hand over, gain ascendancy over Definition to put an end to (something) by physical or legal force Maritime security patrols protect busy trade routes and suppress illegal activity. Synonyms stamp out, stop, check, crush, conquer, overthrow, subdue, put an end to, overpower, quash, crack down on, quell, extinguish, clamp down on, snuff out, quench, beat down, trample on, drive underground Definition to tease or pester (a person or animal) in an annoying or cruel way My older brother used to torment me by singing it to me. Synonyms tease, annoy, worry, trouble, bother, provoke, devil (informal), harry, plague, irritate, hound, harass, hassle (informal), aggravate (informal), persecute, pester, vex, bedevil, chivvy (British), give someone grief (British, South Africa), lead someone a merry dance (British, informal) Definition to cause (someone) to feel annoyance or irritation Everything about that man vexes me. Synonyms annoy, bother, irritate, worry, trouble, upset, disturb, distress, provoke, bug (informal), offend, needle (informal), plague, put out, tease, torment, harass, hassle (informal), aggravate (informal), afflict, fret, gall, agitate, exasperate, nettle, pester, displease, rile, pique, peeve (informal), grate on, get on your nerves (informal), nark (British, Australian, New Zealand, slang), give someone grief (British, South Africa), get your back up, put your back up, hack you off (informal) Definition to treat (someone) unjustly She felt she had been wronged. Synonyms mistreat, abuse, hurt, injure, harm, cheat, take advantage of, discredit, oppress, malign, misrepresent, dump on (slang), impose upon, dishonour, ill-treat, shit on (taboo, slang), maltreat, ill-use |