oppressed

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
  2. verb cause to suffer
  3. adjective burdened psychologically or mentally

In classic literature

Synonyms

oppress, suppress, crush

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