Meaning Of The Word Oppress

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What's The Definition Of Oppress?

oppress
verb: To oppress people means to treat them cruelly, or to prevent them from having the same opportunities, freedom, and benefits as others.

oppress in American English
to weigh heavily on the mind, spirits, or senses of; worry; trouble
transitive verb: to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power

oppress in British English
to subjugate by cruelty, force, etc

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