How to Use "oppress" with Example Sentences

1. In both books the elite uses power to oppress , not enlighten .

2. States ' rights " and federalism was the banner under which local elites in the south could oppress african-americans , both before and after the civil war .

3. Tyrants oppress , beat , and torture all . We know .

4. Do not the rich oppress you , and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats ?

5. He allowed no man to oppress them ; for their sake he rebuked kings .

Nearby words

dispirit sadden pain dash discourage aggrieve deject torment dishearten grieve depress embitter

saddle weigh overwork wear task overcharge burden overload press overwhelm down exhaust weary fag load cumber tax surcharge hamper overdrive break

overmaster coerce stifle dominate smother overbear hound harry compel persecute crush tyrannize saddle subdue subjugate harass suppress squelch repress