oppress
How many syllables in oppress?
There are 2 syllables in the word oppress.Divide oppress into syllables:
op · press
How to pronounce oppress:
Synonyms for oppress:
abuse
afflict
ail
bother
bring someone to heel
bring someone under the yoke
bum (out)
burden
concern
crush
deject
depress
discourage
distress
disturb
enslave
get down
hold sway over
keep down
maltreat
master
overcome
overpower
overwhelm
persecute
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