the oppressed

noun

: people who are treated in a cruel or unfair way

freedom for the oppressed

Examples of the oppressed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Exodus calls us continuously to solidarity with the oppressed, urging humanity toward a world shaped by liberation, justice, and hope — not merely for some, but for all peoples everywhere. —Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025

The aggressive raids will not deter them from fulfilling their religious, moral, and humanitarian duties toward the oppressed Palestinian people. —Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025

Portrayed by Brigitte Helm in Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent film Metropolis, Maria is a compassionate worker who becomes a spiritual leader for the oppressed working class. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025

The Yemeni Armed Forces, with God's help, will mobilize all their capabilities and abilities to defend and support the oppressed in Palestine until these crimes against our people in Gaza stop. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for the oppressed

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed