verb
- to treat people in a cruel or unfair way, especially by not giving them the same freedom, rights, or opportunities as other people
- to make someone feel worried, uncomfortable, or unhappy
Examples
- The dictator oppressed his people for decades.
- Women were oppressed and denied basic rights.
- The government oppressed political dissidents.
- Heavy taxes oppressed the working class.
- The humid weather oppressed everyone in the city.
- Dark thoughts oppressed her mind.
- The regime oppressed minority groups.