Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > O Synonyms of oppress Find synonyms for: Verb 1. oppress, suppress, crush usage: come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; "The government oppresses political activists" 2. persecute, oppress, torment, rag, bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate usage: cause to suffer; "Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of oppress (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language