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/əˈprɛst/
Meaning & Definition
verb
Past tense of 'oppress'; to have subjected someone or something to harsh treatment or control.
Throughout history, various regimes have oppressed their citizens.
To have caused someone to feel heavy or weighed down by difficulty.
The constant pressures of work and life oppressed her spirit.
adjective
Burdened by unjust power or authority; subjected to harsh treatment or control.
The oppressed citizens fought bravely for their rights against the tyrannical regime.
Having been subjected to prolonged and unjust treatment.
Many oppressed groups around the world continue to seek equality and justice.
Suppressing or inhibiting one's feelings or thoughts.
She felt oppressed by the weight of her unexpressed emotions.
Etymology
From Latin 'opprimere' meaning 'to press down, crush, overwhelm'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
oppressed class
a group of people that suffers from systemic inequality or exploitation.
oppressed minority
a smaller social group that experiences marginalization and discrimination.
oppressed people
a broader term for groups suffering under authoritarian regimes or conditions.
Related Words
oppression
The act of oppressing or the state of being oppressed.
oppressor
A person or system that oppresses others.
repression
The act of holding down or suppressing someone or something.
Slang Meanings
Feeling crushed under pressure.
I'm feeling so oppressed by all this work!
Used to describe someone stifled by societal norms.
She feels so oppressed by the expectations to conform.