oppress

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Synonyms: appress

Antonyms: appress

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[keep down]] by [[unjust]] [[force]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make [[sad]] or [[gloomy]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} Physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to [[smother]], [[crush]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To sexually [[violate]]; to [[rape]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[oppression|Oppression]].

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