10 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Oppress' in a Sentence
"To burden someone with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subjecting them to a harsh exercise of authority or power." more
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The authoritarian government will have oppressed dissenting voices, stifling freedom of speech.
Economic inequality will have oppressed the lower class for generations.
Over time, the discriminatory policies will have oppressed marginalized communities.
The corporate giants will have oppressed small businesses, monopolizing the market.
The colonial powers will have oppressed native cultures, erasing their traditions.
Despite advancements, gender bias will have oppressed women in various fields.
By the end of the revolution, the oppressive regime will have oppressed its citizens for decades.
The monarchy will have oppressed the common people throughout its long reign.
The stringent laws will have oppressed individual liberties in the name of security.
Despite the resistance, the invaders will have oppressed the indigenous population.
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