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oppress

The word “oppress” has 2 syllables: op-press

It's pronounced as /əˈprɛs/

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In the thesaurus, “oppress” has 57 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for oppress along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for oppress

Antonyms for oppress

Meanings of oppress

  • verb
    1. To keep down by unjust force.
    2. To make sad or gloomy.
    3. Physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to smother, crush.

Example Sentences

  • Unjust laws can be used to oppress entire communities.
  • They rose up against those who sought to oppress them.
  • It is wrong to oppress others simply because they are different.
  • Throughout history, powerful rulers tried to oppress dissent.
  • No government should have the right to oppress its people.

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