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oppressed

The word “oppressed” has 2 syllables: op-pressed

It's pronounced as /əˈprɛst/

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In the thesaurus, “oppressed” has 73 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for oppressed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for oppressed

Antonyms for oppressed

Meanings of oppressed

  • verb
    1. To keep down by unjust force.
    2. To make sad or gloomy.
    3. Physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to smother, crush.
  • adjective
    1. Subject to oppression.

Example Sentences

  • Many spoke out for the rights of the oppressed.
  • The oppressed people finally found the courage to rebel.
  • History is filled with stories of the oppressed fighting for freedom.
  • He dedicated his life to helping the oppressed gain justice.
  • The voices of the oppressed must never be ignored.

On this page you'll find 101 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oppressed, such as: abject, abused, afflicted, agitated, ailed, animated, assured.

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