oppressing

verb

Definition of oppressingnext
present participle of oppress
1
as in torturing
to make sad this gloomy weather is oppressing all of us

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2
as in overcoming
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 Synonyms for oppressing
  1. depressing
  2. overwhelming
  3. burdening
  4. overpowering
  5. worrying
  6. bothering
Verb
  • In Redfin's 2025 prediction report, analysts say the higher occurrence of natural disasters in these states could start depressing home prices, particularly in coastal Florida and hurricane-prone parts of Texas.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In either case, residents may choose to leave an area, driving down asset prices and depressing the local economy.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of depressing
Verb
  • However, many organizations have struggled to manage the volume of projects, overwhelming their capacity.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Organizations should set dynamic buffer sizes that adjust based on load conditions, ensuring smooth data flow without overwhelming the system.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of overwhelming
Verb
  • Confession might ease your mind but at the expense of burdening another.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Babin is chair of the space and aeronautics subcommittee and has conducted CHIPS and Science Act oversight hearings where he's warned against burdening local governments and industry partners with cumbersome regulations and paperwork.
    Maria Curi, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of burdening
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  • For a feminine, but not overpowering flower, this one features roses in a dewy green garden.
    Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Housed in a minimalist yet modern glass bottle, this diffuser elevates any room in a way that blends in yet isn't overpowering.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of overpowering
Verb
  • Is there a nutrition concern that's worrying you?
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Is there a health problem that's worrying you?
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of worrying
Verb
  • Treatment starts with testing to make sure juniper is the allergen that's bothering you.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Kansas Jayhawks were bothering Shedeur Sanders all day, but the star quarterback especially took exception to one hit.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of bothering
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