CEFR B2

oppressed

adjective

Meaning

Subjected to harsh and authoritarian treatment; kept in subservience by unjust exercise of authority.

Examples

The oppressed minority fought tirelessly for their rights and recognition.
Stories of the oppressed people's struggle for freedom are often inspiring.

Synonyms: downtrodden, persecuted, subjugated, tyrannized

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oppressed (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈprɛst/

Definition

Subjected to harsh and authoritarian treatment; kept in subservience by unjust exercise of authority.

Examples

The oppressed minority fought tirelessly for their rights and recognition.
Stories of the oppressed people's struggle for freedom are often inspiring.
She felt oppressed by the strict rules and expectations of her conservative family.

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