What does oppress mean?

v. to treat someone cruelly and unfairly, especially by taking away their freedom or rights; to make someone feel very sad, worried, or hopeless

oppress

🇺🇸 /əˈpres/ 🇬🇧 /əˈpres/

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verb

to treat someone cruelly and unfairly, especially by taking away their freedom or rights

The government uses its power to oppress people who disagree with its policies.

to make someone feel very sad, worried, or hopeless

The constant bad news began to oppress her, making it hard to stay positive.

to treat someone cruelly and unfairly, especially by taking away their freedom or rights; to make someone feel very sad, worried, or hopeless

3rd Present oppresses

Past oppressed

Perfect oppressed

Progressive oppressing