Word of the Day: Oppress

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Oppress

Meaning in Englishto burden with cruel or unjust impositions, abuse, crush, repress

Meaning in Hindiज़ुल्म करना, अत्याचार करना, दमन करना

Usage in Sentence:
“The government oppresses political activists.”

Synonyms: afflict, annoy, press, ride, harry, persecute, plague, saddle.
Antonyms: aid, assist, comfort, benefit, encourage, let go, boost, help, yield.

Mnemonic:
Oppress sound like full of pressure or overdose of pressure.