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- [uh-pres]
- /əˈprɛs/
- /əˈpres/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pres]
- /əˈprɛs/
Definitions of oppress word
- verb with object oppress to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power: a people oppressed by totalitarianism. 1
- verb with object oppress to lie heavily upon (the mind, a person, etc.): Care and sorrow oppressed them. 1
- verb with object oppress to weigh down, as sleep or weariness does. 1
- verb with object oppress Archaic. to put down; subdue or suppress. 1
- verb with object oppress Archaic. to press upon or against; crush. 1
- noun oppress Keep (someone) in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority. 1
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Origin of oppress
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English oppressen < Middle French oppresser < Medieval Latin oppressāre, derivative of Latin oppressus past participle of opprimere to squeeze, suffocate, equivalent to op- op- + -primere (combining form of premere) to press1
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Parts of speech for Oppress
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oppress popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oppress
verb oppress
- keep down — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
- coerce — If you coerce someone into doing something, you make them do it, although they do not want to.
- tyrannise — to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over).
- tyrannize — to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over).
- dominate — to rule over; govern; control.
Antonyms for oppress
verb oppress
- liberate — to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
- relieve — to ease or alleviate (pain, distress, anxiety, need, etc.).
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
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