Oppress and Subdue

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Oppress

Oppress verb - To make sad.

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Subdue is a synonym for oppress in crush topic. In some cases you can use "Subdue" instead a verb "Oppress", when it comes to topics like suppress, subjugate, persecute.

Nearby Words: oppressive, oppression, oppressor, oppressing

Subdue

Subdue verb - Put down by force or intimidation.

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Oppress is a synonym for subdue in crush topic. Sometimes you can use "Oppress" instead a verb "Subdue", if it concerns topics such as suppress.

Nearby Words: subdual, subduing

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people	oppress people	subdue people
human	oppress human	subdue human
someone	oppress someone	subdue someone
species	oppress species	subdue species
Other words: population, planet, anyone, everyone, guys.

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