ALL meanings of oppressed
op·press
O o - verb with object oppressed 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 oppressed to lie heavily upon (the mind, a person, etc.): Care and sorrow oppressed them. 1
- verb with object oppressed to weigh down, as sleep or weariness does. 1
- verb with object oppressed Archaic. to put down; subdue or suppress. 1
- verb with object oppressed Archaic. to press upon or against; crush. 1
- noun oppressed Subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment. 1
- adjective oppressed People who are oppressed are treated cruelly or are prevented from having the same opportunities, freedom, and benefits as others. 0
- adjective oppressed The oppressed are people who are oppressed. 0
- adjective oppressed subjugated by cruelty, force, etc 0
- adjective oppressed afflicted or tormented 0