Synonyms of oppresses

oppresses

verb

present tense third-person singular of oppress

1

as in depresses

to make sad

this gloomy weather is oppressing all of us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depresses
• tortures
• saddens
• troubles
• burdens
• bothers
• worries
• concerns
• afflicts
• weighs down
• disturbs
• distresses
• gets down
• bums (out)
• torments
• dejects
• ails
• discourages
• unsettles
• upsets
• disheartens
• demoralizes
• dashes
• perturbs
• dismays
• unnerves
• daunts
• agitates
• disquiets
• undoes
• unhinges
• dispirits
• exercises
• discomforts
• freaks (out)
• discomposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rejoices
• lightens
• animates
• brightens
• assures
• invigorates
• stimulates
• enlivens
• cheers (up)
• inspires
• soothes
• excites
• reassures
• buoys
• encourages
• comforts
• gladdens
• pleases
• consoles
• delights
• lifts
• gratifies
• uplifts
• elevates
• solaces
• elates
• exhilarates
• heartens
• boosts

2

as in overwhelms

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress

a film about a man who is haunted and oppressed by the secrets of his past

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overwhelms
• devastates
• overcomes
• overpowers
• crushes
• prostrates
• disturbs
• whelms
• grinds (down)
• drowns
• swamps
• rocks
• floors
• overmasters
• defeats
• shatters
• upsets
• snows under
• distresses
• refutes
• demoralizes
• confutes
• sinks
• throws
• deluges
• staggers
• unnerves
• unmans
• breaks