as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
suffered a lingering oppression in the weeks after his dog died
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Recent Examples of oppression
Yet, the graffiti remains, a testament to their resilience and humanity amid systematic oppression.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
From Imperialism to Postcolonialism: Key Concepts An introduction to the histories of imperialism and the writings of those who grappled with its oppressions and legacies in the twentieth century.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Corbet has made a fetish of ambition — the actor-turned-director’s own attempt at grandiloquent filmmaking and the ambition of his protagonist Laszlo Toth (Adrien Brody), a refugee from Nazi oppression.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 Jan. 2025
After Clone Force 99 debuted in the final season of The Clone Wars and their spinoff show was rapidly announced, expectations weren't super high for yet another on-screen story about the Galactic Empire's reign of terror and oppression, an overdone point in the Star Wars timeline.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
From Imperialism to Postcolonialism: Key Concepts An introduction to the histories of imperialism and the writings of those who grappled with its oppressions and legacies in the twentieth century.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
Corbet has made a fetish of ambition — the actor-turned-director’s own attempt at grandiloquent filmmaking and the ambition of his protagonist Laszlo Toth (Adrien Brody), a refugee from Nazi oppression.
—Armond White, National Review, 3 Jan. 2025
After Clone Force 99 debuted in the final season of The Clone Wars and their spinoff show was rapidly announced, expectations weren't super high for yet another on-screen story about the Galactic Empire's reign of terror and oppression, an overdone point in the Star Wars timeline.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppression
Noun
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The mental benefits of dancing are also well studied, improving mood and alleviating symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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From his research came a prescription: A nation plagued with heart disease, diabetes, depression and an addiction crisis was — more than anything else — in need of community.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Young American Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell, sparky with a touch of melancholy), is part of a small NSA unit disguised as students on a gap year, sharing a pad in lovely Cassis on the French Mediterranean.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Richard Engel Reporting from Jerusalem In Israel, there is a feeling of melancholy.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a heartfelt statement from Truex's children – Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Truex, and Marsha McVey, the family shared their deep sorrow, paying tribute to their late father.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Inaugurations have been held in both joy and sorrow in the nation's capital and, infamously, on a plane in Dallas.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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However, numbers cannot articulate the magnitude of anguish as the disaster upends families and dismantles livelihoods.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The stark destruction has brought him to his knees in prayer and anguish.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Oppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppression. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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