Associations to the word «Oppress»
Noun
- Calamity
- Rights
- Discretion
- Might
- Elite
- Foe
- Cruelty
- Ache
- Exodus
- Jealousy
- Countryman
- Weariness
- Jews
- Particular
- Equality
- Nobles
- Cheat
- Torah
- Sorrow
- Babylon
- Disposition
- Mischief
- Misfortune
- Wealth
- Neighbour
- Muslim
- Slave
- Subject
- Slavery
- Christian
- Sunni
- Israel
- Mercy
- Indifference
- Protector
- Wage
- Folly
- Nation
- Weigh
- Appetite
- Nightmare
- Endeavour
- Insult
- Fear
- Judgment
- Redemption
- Ruler
- Monopoly
- Proprietor
- Humanity
- Enemy
- Kneeling
- Agony
- Conspiracy
- Citizen
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
OPPRESS, verb. (obsolete) Physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to smother, crush.
OPPRESS, verb. (transitive) To keep down by force
OPPRESS, verb. (transitive) To make sad or gloomy
Dictionary definition
OPPRESS, verb. Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; "The government oppresses political activists".
OPPRESS, verb. Cause to suffer; "Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union".
Wise words
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