oppress
/əˈpres/
op · press
ə · ˈpres
English Definition
v. keep down by force
Significado en Español
oprimir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
áp bức, đàn áp
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Example Sentence
The regime oppressed the people.
政权压迫了人民。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
oppress(suppress)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “oppress”:
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A
Liberate
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B
Subjugate
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C
Assist
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D
Encourage
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B — Subjugate.
“oppress” means v. keep down by force
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The cruel ruler used his army to ______ anyone who dared to disagree.
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A
liberate
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B
oppress
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C
free
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D
protect
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B — oppress.
“oppress” means v. keep down by force
Common questions about “oppress”
What does “oppress” mean?
oppress — v. keep down by force. In Chinese: 压迫，压制.
How do you pronounce “oppress”?
oppress is pronounced /əˈpres/. It breaks into 2 syllables: op · press.
How do you use “oppress” in a sentence?
The regime oppressed the people. (政权压迫了人民。)
What are synonyms for “oppress”?
persecute, suppress — all close in meaning to oppress (v. keep down by force).
Is “oppress” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. oppress appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “oppress”?
oppress(suppress)
