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Oppress (Verb)

Meaning 1

Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; "The government oppresses political activists".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Suppress
  • Crush

Hyponyms

  • Reduce
  • Subjugate
  • Keep Down
  • Subdue
  • Quash

Related Words

  • Oppressor (noun)
  • Oppressive (adjective)
  • Oppression (noun)

Meaning 2

Cause to suffer; "Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Persecute

Hypernyms

  • Crucify
  • Torment
  • Bedevil
  • Frustrate
  • Dun

Hyponyms

  • Purge

Related Words

  • Oppressor (noun)
  • Oppressive (adjective)
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