What is another word for Oppressing?

Pronunciation: [əpɹˈɛsɪŋ] (IPA)

Oppressing is a verb that refers to the act of dominating, subjugating, or controlling others in a cruel and unfair manner. Synonyms for oppressing include suppressing, repressing, tyrannizing, enslaving, persecuting, bullying, and discriminating. To suppress means to keep something under control and prevent it from becoming public or widespread. Repress is similar to suppress but has a psychological connotation, suggesting the repression of emotions or desires. Tyrannizing is the act of ruling with absolute power and authority. Enslaving means to make someone a slave or to subject them to forced labor. Persecuting refers to the mistreatment of people based on their race, religion, or beliefs. Bullying involves intimidation and harassment, while discriminating involves treating people unfairly based on predetermined characteristics.

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Usage examples for Oppressing

Jessie looked upward, with a weary, sad glance as I came down the walk, and I saw that the company of this woman was Oppressing her dreadfully.
"Wives and Widows; or The Broken Life"
Ann S. Stephens
He had done something practical, to the improvement of industry, something that might change in a certain measure, the very destiny of the world; but the moment he succeeded they had accused him of robbing half-wits and of Oppressing the widow and the orphan.
"Shadow Mountain"
Dane Coolidge
As the old German ceased, she went up to him with an impulse that admitted of no hesitation, and, as well as she could, told him all that was in her mind-her dreams, her strange weird fancies, all that for the last few months had been haunting and Oppressing her with its weight of mystery.
"My Little Lady"
Eleanor Frances Poynter

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