LEARNit Dictionary

oppress

verb
1
to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially by not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people
سرکوب کردن, ستم کردن
2
to make somebody only able to think about things that make them sad or worried
افسرده کردن, غمگین کردن
The gloomy atmosphere in the office oppressed her.
He was beginning to feel oppressed by his surroundings.
synonym weigh down