as in persecuted
suffering grave abuse or injustice at the hands of one in authority
setting out on a quixotic quest to right wrongs and to raise up the oppressed peoples of the world
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as in depressed
to make sad
this gloomy weather is oppressing all of us
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as in overwhelmed
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
a film about a man who is haunted and oppressed by the secrets of his past
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Recent Examples of oppressed
Daniel Oto-Peralías, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
That response in turn triggered a backlash from the right, who insisted that Agnew had approached the piece intent on portraying Hannah as an oppressed trad wife.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2024
At this point, the onus is on the brands and media outlets who are still beholden to uplifting certain body types, to provide visibility to those who live in the most oppressed bodies.
—Stephanie Yeboah, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
Pope Saint John Paull II came from an oppressed beginning, coming of age in a totalitarian and eventual communist country.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
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When hurtful names are removed from roads, some members of oppressed communities describe how the spirit or feeling of places can change and allow healing to begin.
—Daniel Oto-Peralías, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
That response in turn triggered a backlash from the right, who insisted that Agnew had approached the piece intent on portraying Hannah as an oppressed trad wife.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2024
At this point, the onus is on the brands and media outlets who are still beholden to uplifting certain body types, to provide visibility to those who live in the most oppressed bodies.
—Stephanie Yeboah, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
Pope Saint John Paull II came from an oppressed beginning, coming of age in a totalitarian and eventual communist country.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
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Resilience helps in seeing the bigger picture and not getting overwhelmed by immediate difficulties.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Bengals and Joe Burrow torched the Broncos’ overwhelmed secondary for 412 passing yards in Week 17 — constantly attacking corner Riley Moss in his return from injury.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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In August, he and his wife were devastated when their only child, Selena, age 19, was killed in a car crash in Canada.William Roberson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 edition of Fight for the Fallen was held to support victims of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the Asheville area in September 2024.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Just three years ago, Bryant was what city planners call energy-burdened.Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The films were burdened from the start by the impossible task of adding depth to a character whose entire personality amounted to his ability to run really, really fast.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
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Like all who knew and loved him, I too am saddened by his death, yet also so very grateful to have known him in my life.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Very surprised and very saddened.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Oppressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppressed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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