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Having been subjected to oppression
“The hard-boiled hero's rapport with oppressed and marginalized people has a well-articulated rationale.”
In a state of unhappiness or despondency
Consumed by stress, worry or anxiety
Troubled or tormented, typically due to trauma or something unpleasant
In harsh or grievous circumstances
Past tense for to put down or control by cruelty or force
“He uses stealthy means to savagely oppress the common people.”
Past tense for to cause distress or anxiety to
“On the way, London's ancient, massive buildings, black statues, and dirt surround me, oppress and burden me.”
Past tense for to overcome with mental or emotional stress
“The tendency of the present civilization is to oppress them with labor.”
Past tense for to forcefully or violently subdue (opposition or a rebellion)
“Conan believed it was best to oppress his enemies, see them driven before him, and hear the lamentations of the women.”
Past tense for to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress
Past tense for to bully or threaten, especially by causing others to feel frightened
Past tense for to forcibly impose obedience or servitude
Past tense for to mistreat or do an injustice to
Past tense for to treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly
Past tense for to exert influence over or dictate the outcome of
Past tense for to overload or overtax
Past tense for to oppressively cause someone or something to do too much work
Past tense for to make or become angry, unhappy, or gloomy
Past tense for to impede the work or progress of
Past tense for to subject to hostile aggression or pillaging
Past tense for to take control or possession of something or a place
Past tense for to work arduously in pursuit of an aim or goal
Past tense for to criticize, especially with insulting language
Past tense for to make excessive demands on
Past tense for to exploit someone for one's own benefit, especially in an underhanded way
Past tense for to extort something, especially money, from someone by putting them under strong pressure
Past tense for to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
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