oppress
Definitions
Verb
- Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
- Cause to suffer
Fragment
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "oppress".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | oppression | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | oppressed | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | oppressive | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | oppressors | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | oppress | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | oppresses | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | oppressing | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | oppressions | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | oppressor | 3 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "oppress".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "oppress".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | press | 1 | 127 |
| 2 | oppression | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | suppress | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | oppressed | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | oppressive | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | oppressors | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | compress | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | ogress | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | oppressor | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | oppresses | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | coppess | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | oppressing | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | oppressions | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | pruess | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | priess | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | preuss | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | presse | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | press' | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | preiss | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | oppens | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "oppress" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "oppress" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "oppress" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "oppress".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 9
Sound Alikes: 6
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Column | Carolyn Hax: Wife cites gender oppression to excuse spending on beauty products
Mar 15, 2026 The Washington Post
Mar 15, 2026 The Washington Post
1,100+ rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’
Mar 16, 2026 Sun Sentinel
Mar 16, 2026 Sun Sentinel
CYFD workers: Fear and oppressive caseloads continue at New Mexico child welfare offices
Mar 16, 2026 Santa Fe New Mexican
Mar 16, 2026 Santa Fe New Mexican
Message From a Democratic Legislator: Iran’s Long Oppressed People Deserve to Be Free
Mar 18, 2026 Algemeiner.com
Mar 18, 2026 Algemeiner.com