Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oppressed
adjective
/əˈprɛst/
Definition
Subjected to harsh and authoritarian treatment.
Examples
- The oppressed workers fought for better conditions.
- She spoke out for the rights of the oppressed communities.
- Many stories highlight the struggles of oppressed individuals throughout history.
Meaning
To be oppressed means to be treated in a cruel or unjust manner, often by those in power, which leads to feelings of being weighed down or burdened.
Synonyms
- subjugated
- repressed
- dominated
- tyrannized
- mistreated
