OPPRESSING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

Example: The government oppresses political activists

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

cause to suffer

Example: Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries

Synonyms

Crush, Oppress, Suppress, Persecute

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Oppressing

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➡️ Words that Start with OP

Opalescent Opportune Opt Opulent Opposing Ophioglossales Opahs Operas Ophthalmoscopes Optatives Optimistic Operculated

Words that End with NG ⬅️

Disheveling Dishevelling Dishing Dishwashing Disillusioning Disinclining Disinfecting Disinheriting Disintegrating Disinterring Disjoining Disjointing