The Only Use of
oppress
in
A Wrinkle in Time
- Nevertheless there was a sense of openness, a feel of a gentle breeze moving lightly about, that kept the darkness from being oppressive.
p. 199.5oppressive = distressing
Definitions:
-
(1)
(oppress as in: oppressive government) to dominate harshly and unfairly; or to make sufferThe meaning of oppress depends upon its context. For example:
- "The authorities oppress political activists," or "The new nation oppressed Native Americans." -- to dominate harshly and unfairly
- "She is oppressed by excessive debt." - made to suffer
-
(2)
(oppress as in: oppressive heat) to make uncomfortable (weigh heavily on the senses or spirit)