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oppress

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﹒To keep someone in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.

﹒To cause someone to feel distressed, anxious, or burdened.

Examples

﹒The cruel dictator sought to oppress the citizens by stripping them of their basic rights.

﹒History is filled with stories of powerful regimes that tried to oppress minority groups.

﹒The heavy taxes continued to oppress the working class, making it difficult for them to afford basic necessities.

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