oppressed
adjectiveHow many syllables in oppressed?
There are 2 syllables in the word oppressed.How to pronounce oppressed:
Definition of oppressed:
- oppressed (adjective):
- burdened psychologically or mentally.
- burdened by abuse of power or authority
Synonyms for oppressed:
abused
browbeaten
burdened
crushed
disadvantaged
distressed
downtrodden
enslaved
exploited
helpless
laden
maltreated
misused
persecuted
prostrate
slave
subject
subjugated
subservient
tyrannized
underprivileged
Antonyms for oppressed:
advantaged
enlightened
exalted
favored
favoured
fortunate
freethinking
honored
honoured
liberated
lucky
modern
open-minded
privileged
progressive
relaxed
unconventional
untroubled
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