Oppressing

Pronunciation: /əˈprɛsɪŋ/

Oppressing (verb)

  1. To treat someone in a cruel or unfair way, making them feel powerless.

Examples

  • The regime is oppressing the people with harsh laws.
  • Oppressing people can lead to serious suffering and pain.

Common collocations: oppress a group, oppress through fear, oppress with power

Synonyms of Oppressing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Oppressing

  • to free someone from oppression
  • to give someone the power to act