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op·press
 oppress
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- pronunciation:
pres
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
oppresses, oppressing, oppressed |
| definition 1: |
to treat in a way that is cruel or not fair.
Many dictators have oppressed the citizens of their countries.- synonyms:
- abuse
- similar words:
- abuse, grind, mistreat, persecute
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| definition 2: |
to trouble or burden.
The thought of all that homework oppresses me.The terrible heat oppressed us.- synonyms:
- overwhelm, weigh down
- similar words:
- bother, burden, depress, discourage, hamper, harass, tax, trouble
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| related words: |
afflict, boss, bully, crush, exploit, occupy, overwhelm, wrong |
| derivation: |
oppressor (n.) |
The word oppress
contains the following part:
op-
Latin
prefix
that means towards; against; away
  More about this word part:
The prefix op-
is an assimilated form of ob- used before roots beginning with "p," such as "pos." See ob-.
Example words:
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