Pronunciation: /əˈprɛst/
verb to subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment
A1 She felt oppressed by her strict parents.
A2 The workers were oppressed by their greedy employer.
B1 The minority group has been oppressed for decades.
B2 The government's oppressive policies have oppressed the citizens.
C1 The dictator ruthlessly oppressed any dissenting voices.
C2 The oppressive regime systematically oppressed its people.
adjective feeling burdened or weighed down by something
A1 The oppressed people finally stood up for their rights.
A2 The oppressed workers demanded better working conditions.
B1 The oppressed minority group organized a protest against discrimination.
B2 The oppressed citizens fought for equality and justice.
C1 The oppressed individuals advocated for systemic change.
C2 The oppressed population resisted authoritarian rule through peaceful means.
formal The government must address the needs of the oppressed minority groups in our society.
informal It's not fair how the system always seems to favor the rich and powerful while the rest of us feel oppressed.
slang Some people feel really down and out, like they're constantly getting the short end of the stick.
figurative Her thoughts were like a dark cloud, constantly looming over her, making her feel oppressed.
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