Oppress meaning and example sentences
Learning Oppress in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.
Definition
Oppress: Zulmetmek, baskı yapmak
Example sentences
- Dictatorial regimes often use state surveillance to silence and oppress political dissidents.
- Dictatorial regimes often use state surveillance to silence and oppress political dissidents. (Diktatörlük rejimleri, siyasi muhalifleri susturmak ve onlara baskı yapmak (zulmetmek) için sıklıkla devlet gözetimini kullanır.)
- In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Oppress when the meaning is "Zulmetmek, baskı yapmak".
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Related words
Practice section
Reinforce Oppress with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.