verb
to subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment
adjective
feeling burdened or weighed down by something
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The government must address the needs of the oppressed minority groups in our society.
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It's not fair how the system always seems to favor the rich and powerful while the rest of us feel oppressed.
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Some people feel really down and out, like they're constantly getting the short end of the stick.
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Her thoughts were like a dark cloud, constantly looming over her, making her feel oppressed.