English dictionary

oppress

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

verb.social

Examples
The government oppresses political activists.

Synonyms crush suppress

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to suffer

verb.social

Synonyms persecute

Source: WordNet 3.0
To impose excessive burdens upon; to overload; hence, to treat with unjust rigor or with cruelty.

verb

Source: webster1913