What is the meaning of oppress?

Answer 1

Oppressive means done in a way that stifles, that prevents free or open action. Applied to societies, it means that a ruler, group, government, or authority acts to control, dominate, or limit some or all of the people.

It can also be applied to conditions, notably the "oppressive heat and humidity" of some tropical climates. By making people less comfortable, it discourages them, especially since physical activity increases body temperature while the body is already taxed trying to cool itself.

Answer 2

To oppress means to treat someone unfairly and cruelly by exerting power or authority over them, often resulting in hardship, suffering, or deprivation of rights. It involves dominating and controlling others in a harsh or unjust manner.

Answer 3

to oppress is to make people surfer just because they are inferior and you are supperior to them. for example, a manager that refuses to pay his workers is oppressing them