Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Oppress.
Oppress - as a verb
Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Example: "The government oppresses political activists"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crush10suppress12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to suffer
Example: "Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
persecute13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bedevil13crucify17dun4frustrate12rag4torment9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The government should not oppress its citizens."
"She felt oppressed by the weight of her responsibilities."
"They used force to oppress the protesters."
"The dictator used his power to oppress the people."
"The minority group was oppressed and denied basic rights."
Word Game Points
Is OPPRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oppress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OPPRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OPPRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oppress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOPPRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is OPPRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oppress is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOPPRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
