as in sadness
a state or spell of low spirits
suffered a lingering oppression in the weeks after his dog died
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of oppression
Instead, his hallucinatory drama explores themes like Black assimilation, imperial white oppression, eroticism, and the uneasy relationship between religion and power.
—
Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
This film directed by Babak Anvari compels by operating on two levels: the supernatural threat posed by the djinn and the real-world fears of war and societal oppression that plague so many.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Jenn Wexler’s punk-slasher The Ranger (2018) centered on a group of teens making a stand for their own space in America as a deranged park ranger attempts to enforce rules of patriarchal oppression.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety The novel, which was published just two years before a military junta seized power in Greece, is a meditation on truth, state oppression, democracy and power that remains chillingly relevant today.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for oppression 
Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
This film directed by Babak Anvari compels by operating on two levels: the supernatural threat posed by the djinn and the real-world fears of war and societal oppression that plague so many.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Jenn Wexler’s punk-slasher The Ranger (2018) centered on a group of teens making a stand for their own space in America as a deranged park ranger attempts to enforce rules of patriarchal oppression.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety The novel, which was published just two years before a military junta seized power in Greece, is a meditation on truth, state oppression, democracy and power that remains chillingly relevant today.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for oppression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppression
Noun
-
Musk has spoken openly in the past about his use of prescription Ketamine, an anesthetic that has gained interest from doctors and researchers for its potential to treat depression and anxiety.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
-
Depression High added sugar intake can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels, resulting in mood swings, irritability, and fatigue, which may worsen feelings of depression.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
To say more about the plot would spoil the film too much, but Ryder is really a chameleon, flickering between quiet melancholy, genuine affection, and darker, more selfish concerns, and the rotoscoping art style accentuates the expressiveness of her face.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
-
At 78, Ferry reigns as the elder statesman of rock-star romantics, the king of elegant melancholy.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Johnny Rockets Drown any potential sorrows in a free milkshake with an in-store purchase.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
-
Many of those recollections contain notes of sorrow.Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
The silent anguish that Charles describes has dangerous real-world ramifications: After the death of a spouse, widowers experience higher rates of mortality, persistent depression, and social isolation than widows do.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
-
The plot is on the heavy side: The Innocents plays with the mental anguish of a person desperately trying to make sense of the world around them while simultaneously dealing with their own emotional turmoil.B.J. Colangelo, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near oppression
Cite this Entry
“Oppression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppression. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share