1
as in to depress
to make sad
this gloomy weather is oppressing all of us
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as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
a film about a man who is haunted and oppressed by the secrets of his past
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Recent Examples of oppress
Each has an aggressor and a man oppressed.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
But, when the Evil Queen takes over, her dark manner and heavy-handed leadership oppress the people.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
Back in the city, the scheming and backstabbing and oppressing continues apace.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
The streets of Vatican City are both energized and oppressed with grief as faithful Catholics and nonbelievers consider the life and death, possibly soon, of Christ’s representative on earth.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
But, when the Evil Queen takes over, her dark manner and heavy-handed leadership oppress the people.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
Back in the city, the scheming and backstabbing and oppressing continues apace.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2025
The streets of Vatican City are both energized and oppressed with grief as faithful Catholics and nonbelievers consider the life and death, possibly soon, of Christ’s representative on earth.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppress
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Such levies raise the cost of many essential items, leading to higher prices for American households; depress economic growth; and could even trigger a recession.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In 2025 and 2026, this trend might decelerate, though, with a potentially looming recession that could further depress the demand for luxury watches.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Don't let the stress overwhelm the joy of the occasion—remember, some nerves are good!—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Medical services are overwhelmed by the number of those injured, including civilians.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturers are struggling with long-term planning, farmers are facing retaliation from Chinese buyers, and U.S. households are burdened with rising prices.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mainstream economists have long criticized tariffs as a barrier to free trade that disproportionately burdens low-income U.S. consumers.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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On March 6, Sadia Raja was devastated to learn from a neighbor that her pet of 3 1/2 years, Carrot, was killed by a speeding car near her home in the Italian Villages section of Coral Gables, a historic neighborhood near Coral Gables Senior High inspired by Italian farm houses.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Most Canadians recognize that an all-out trade war would devastate their economy.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Court's ruling requires DHS to provide basic procedural protections so that persons are not secretly removed to a country where they may be persecuted or tortured.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Michael Sang Correa was charged with torturing five men believed to be opponents of Yahya Jammeh following an unsuccessful plot to remove him from power in 2006.—
Colleen Slevin,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
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Republicans will need Democratic support to overcome a 60-vote threshold to be able to pass the bill in the Senate.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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For many of these mid-majors, this results in a talent drain that is difficult to overcome.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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School principal Robert Garcia said in a statement to community members that he is saddened about the teen’s death.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Uncertainty around the mounting trade war has troubled markets lately, sending stocks lower to begin the year.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The last week-and-a-half has been a blast and she’s played like someone who can compete against and trouble the elite.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Oppress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppress. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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