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
Koren now faces misdemeanor counts of official oppression and harassment.
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Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The composition took aim at America’s legacy of oppression and, alongside Sonny Rollins’ 1958 record Freedom Suite, set the stage for political jazz as a force in the 1960s.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
Their contributions to their respective fields have dismantled systems of oppression, advocated for LGBTQIA+ human rights, and allowed LGBTQIA+ people to express themselves more freely.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Why was there slavery, colonization, or oppression in any form?
—Kevin Powell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Terra Sullivan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The composition took aim at America’s legacy of oppression and, alongside Sonny Rollins’ 1958 record Freedom Suite, set the stage for political jazz as a force in the 1960s.
—Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
Their contributions to their respective fields have dismantled systems of oppression, advocated for LGBTQIA+ human rights, and allowed LGBTQIA+ people to express themselves more freely.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Why was there slavery, colonization, or oppression in any form?
—Kevin Powell, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oppression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppression
Noun
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When the players return to training on Monday afternoon, Roberto De Zerbi will have no time for anyone dwelling on their sadness or disappointment.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Welch’s voice is as unique as her music, thick with sadness one verse, airy and crystalline the next.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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But the administration is taking steps to ease restrictions and spur research on using the drugs for medical purposes, including conditions like severe depression.—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Rates of depression and anxiety among youths peaked during the pandemic, following gradual increases over the previous decade.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Still, the achievement carried a touch of melancholy for Lovell.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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But, but what is it rooted in as, Is the end is kind of the melancholy of the song.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bieber has had clashes with the paparazzi, and has sent ambiguous messages over social media hinting at his sorrow.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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León said the band's goal at demonstrations is to redirect protesters' anger and sorrow.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sanders suffered injuries, including a concussion, headaches, possible traumatic brain injury, back and tailbone injuries and extreme mental anguish.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Oppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppression. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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