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Opress

Definition

Opress (verb): to dominate, control or impose harsh authority over someone or a group in a cruel or unjust manner.

Opress (noun): a feeling of being burdened or overwhelmed by a powerful force or authority.

Sense 1: Verb (transitive)

Example sentence:

The tyrannical government was known to opress its citizens, suppressing their rights and freedoms.

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Sense 2: Noun

Example sentence:

Under the heavy opress of responsibility, she felt crushed and trapped.

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