12 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 dictator was oppressing dissenting voices in the country.
Advanced technology may oppress privacy rights in the coming years.
The authoritarian regime has oppressed freedom of speech in the country.
Despite advancements, gender bias will have oppressed women in various fields.
The feudal lord was oppressing the peasants, exploiting them for labor without just compensation.
The landlord has oppressed tenants by imposing unfair rent increases.
As a manager, she realizes that micromanaging can be oppressing for her team members.
The invasive surveillance tactics by the government were seen as an attempt to oppress privacy.
The dictator has been oppressing dissenting voices to maintain control.
The ruthless corporation had been oppressing its workers, denying basic rights and fair wages.
The weight of responsibilities can oppress a person's spirit.
The invasive species will oppress the native flora and fauna in the ecosystem.
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