oppress
verb (used with object)
to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power.
is oppressing
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present progressiveof oppress (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Nebenzya asserted, “There is a healthy working atmosphere at the station, and no one is oppressing anyone.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2022
I want to make a film about how our society is oppressing itself.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2022
Now," continued Tutmosis, "we take from thy treasury, for want is oppressing us; the nomarchs do the same.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Jeremiah Curtin
The weight of the absolute tête-à-tête of a honey-moon, which has proved trying to a more violent love than mine, is oppressing me.
From Nancy by Rhoda Broughton
Still it is good, Elsje, not to wish to hide the truth, even though it is oppressing.
From The Bride of Dreams by Mellie von Auw
