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
Her research aims to examine whether and how spirituality can endure as a form of cultural resilience even in systems permeated by market dynamics, injustice and oppression.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
How multiple languages fail in the face of war and oppression.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
We are all born free; taking away someone’s autonomy is an act of oppression.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The holiday, as well as the premiere of the class-conscious The Devil Wears Prada 2, make tonight as good a night as any to throw on Boots Riley’s 2018 cutting send-up of corporate oppression.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
How multiple languages fail in the face of war and oppression.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
We are all born free; taking away someone’s autonomy is an act of oppression.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The holiday, as well as the premiere of the class-conscious The Devil Wears Prada 2, make tonight as good a night as any to throw on Boots Riley’s 2018 cutting send-up of corporate oppression.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppression
Noun
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Despite the overwhelming sense of sadness at the track, NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell never considered postponing the race.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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People are preoccupied with everyday work stress, day-to-day sadness, and the like.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Schizophrenia, bipolar, autism, anxiety, depression – all of these topics are almost global bestsellers.—
Jon LaPook,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Environmental conditions appear conducive for additional development, and a tropical depression is likely to form in early June, Berg wrote.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Absent the lush melancholy of classic synth-pop, what Hervé and Amato had in common with their forbears was a spirit of innovation rooted in profound laziness.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2026
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While the actors are committed, poignant and warm, their upbeat tone doesn’t always blend well with the melancholy of the picture.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Amidst the sorrow of the past eight years, Ronnie and Lydia vowed to never stop searching for their granddaughter.—
James C Ramos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Officials have shared their sorrow and paid tribute to the victims of the accident.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Fans streamed out of the stadium in Budapest and the players fell to the grass in anguish.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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According to the footage, what awaits Rhaenyra during her reign are fearful subjects, conniving enemies, sleepless nights and plenty of anguish.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Oppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppression. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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