Definition & Meaning of "oppress"in English

to oppress

to unfairly control or harm someone through unjust use of power or authority

Transitive: to oppress sb

Grammatical Information

Composition

derived

Action verb

Regular

Present tense

oppress

3rd person singular

oppresses

Present participle

oppressing

Past simple

oppressed

Past participle

oppressed

Examples

The authoritarian regime oppressed its citizens by restricting their freedoms and brutally suppressing dissent.

to cause someone to feel heavy emotional or mental strain, distress, or anxiety

Transitive: to oppress a person or their mind

Examples

The constant criticism from her peers oppressed her, leaving her feeling worthless.

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