oppressing

[US]/əˈprɛsɪŋ/
[UK]/əˈprɛsɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.causing distress or discomfort; exerting harsh control or suppression

Phrases & Collocations

oppressing force

oppressing regime

oppressing weight

oppressing situation

oppressing power

oppressing presence

oppressing environment

oppressing society

oppressing authority

oppressing system

Example Sentences

the regime is oppressing its citizens.

many people are speaking out against the oppressing forces.

she felt oppressing pressure to conform.

the oppressing heat made it hard to concentrate.

oppressing poverty affects millions around the world.

he wrote a book about the oppressing nature of fear.

they are fighting against the oppressing regime.

oppressing rules stifle creativity in the workplace.

her oppressing thoughts kept her awake at night.

the documentary highlighted the oppressing conditions in the factory.

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