CEFR B2

oppress

verb

Meaning

To keep down by unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power.

Examples

The government's new laws began to oppress the minority population.
She felt that her boss was oppressing her by giving her impossible deadlines.

Synonyms: bully, mistreat, persecute, subjugate

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oppress (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈpres/

Definition

To keep down by unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power.

Examples

The government's new laws began to oppress the minority population.
She felt that her boss was oppressing her by giving her impossible deadlines.
Throughout history, many groups have fought against those who sought to oppress them.

How to Use oppress

oppress someone (prepositional phrase): To treat someone cruelly or unjustly. — "The dictator was known for oppressing his rivals."
oppress a group (prepositional phrase): To subject a group of people to harsh or cruel treatment. — "The laws were designed to oppress the working class."

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