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OPPRESSING

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Oppressing.

Oppressing - as a verb

Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

Example: "The government oppresses political activists"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crushsuppress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to suffer

Example: "Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
persecute
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bedevilcrucifydunfrustrateragtorment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The government is oppressing its citizens by limiting their freedom of speech."
"The dictator has been oppressing the people for decades."
"The regime is infamous for oppressing dissenting voices."
"The ruling party is accused of oppressing minority groups."
"The unfair laws are oppressing the lower class."
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Word Game Points

Is OPPRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oppressing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OPPRESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is OPPRESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oppressing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OPPRESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is OPPRESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oppressing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPPRESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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