oppressed

adjective
UK: /əˈprest/
US: /əˈprest/

  1. Subject to harsh and unjust treatment or control.

    1. The oppressed people asked for help from the international community.
    2. Historically, women have often been an oppressed group facing systemic discrimination.

Synonyms

exploited burdened repressed
oppressed transitive-verb

  1. To treat someone cruelly and unfairly, especially by preventing them from having the same opportunities, freedom, or benefits as other people.

    1. The dictator oppressed his people for many years and stole all money.
    2. The government oppressed minority groups by denying them basic human rights.

  2. To burden or weigh down, especially in mind or spirit.

    1. The heavy atmosphere of the old house oppressed her, making her uneasy.
    2. Guilt over his past actions oppressed him, leaving him feeling sad and hopeless.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "oppressed" is /əˈprest/ in British English and /əˈprest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oppressed": exploited, burdened, repressed.

Example usage of "oppressed": "The oppressed people asked for help from the international community.". More examples on the page.