as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
suffered a lingering oppression in the weeks after his dog died
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Recent Examples of oppression
In the movie’s trailer, Offerman can be seen training with firearms and ranting about systemic oppression as Jerry.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 June 2025
Black Earth Rising seasons oppression with the climate folly — the museum can do better.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 21 June 2025
Against the backdrop of escalating violence in Gaza, Israel and Iran, multiple filmmakers used the platform to express solidarity with victims of war and oppression, especially in the Middle East.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
With wit and cunning, the protagonists navigate the ever-present systems of oppression that encircle them and their relationships.
—Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 June 2025
Black Earth Rising seasons oppression with the climate folly — the museum can do better.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 21 June 2025
Against the backdrop of escalating violence in Gaza, Israel and Iran, multiple filmmakers used the platform to express solidarity with victims of war and oppression, especially in the Middle East.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
With wit and cunning, the protagonists navigate the ever-present systems of oppression that encircle them and their relationships.
—Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppression
Noun
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This projection was so oft repeated in the media that many Americans, especially Democrats, believed a depression was imminent.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Later that day, Barry made landfall near the city of Tampico, on Mexico’s east coast, and weakened to a tropical depression.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Only two divorcees responded with anything remotely reminiscent of misty-eyed melancholy.—
Hannah Pittard,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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But the title track from his 1969 LP — a platinum-seller enshrined in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry — is perhaps his most impressive harmonic achievement, with a key change in the verse that lends a touch of melancholy to the song’s message of protest.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett also condemned the shooting and expressed his sorrow for the parents of the victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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We are filled with unbearable sorrow and despair at our loss.—
Aaron Valdez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Ming-Na Wen Tapped Into Deep Emotions To Play Dr. Fong In ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ While Ming-Na Wen doesn’t throw a punch in Karate Kid: Legends, that doesn’t mean her character hasn’t been in past battles, particularly those dealing with mental anguish.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Oppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppression. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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