oppressed

Meanings

• adjective

  Subjected to cruel or unjust treatment or control; subjugated.

  - "The oppressed population rose up against their oppressors."
  - "The oppressed class struggled for equal rights."

• adjective

  Burdened or overwhelmed; weighed down.

  - "Feeling oppressed by the weight of her responsibilities."
  - "The oppressed student couldn't handle the pressure of the exam."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oppressed
depressed , suppressed , impressed , compressed

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Variants

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oppressed , oppress , oppresses , oppressing , oppressor , oppressors , the oppressed

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Forms

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oppresses, oppressing, oppressed

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'opprimer', meaning 'to crush, to suppress'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oppressed' is often used in the context of social justice and human rights.

2. The word 'oppressed' is derived from the Old French word 'opprimer', which means 'to crush' or 'to suppress'.

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Related Concepts

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1. oppressor: An individual or group that exerts oppressive control over others.

2. oppression: The act or practice of exerting such control.

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Culture

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The term 'oppressed' has been used extensively in literature, philosophy, and sociology to describe groups or individuals who are subjected to discrimination, marginalization, or subjugation based on various factors such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and sexuality.

How to Memorize "oppressed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy weight pressing down on you, symbolizing the feeling of being oppressed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oppressed' with the feeling of being weighed down or subjugated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Oppressed People Suffer Everyday' to remember the meaning of the word.

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