Lighten and Oppress

Opposite meaning words

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Oppress is an antonym for lighten.

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

Oppress verb - To make sad.

Usage example: this gloomy weather is oppressing all of us

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Lighten is an antonym for oppress.

people	lighten people	oppress people
humans	lighten humans	oppress humans

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