OPPRESSED
/əˈpɹɛst/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of OPPRESSED
To keep down by unjust force.
"The rural poor were oppressed by the land-owners."
To make sad or gloomy.
"We were oppressed by the constant grey skies."
Physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to smother, crush.
Subject to oppression.
Examples of OPPRESSED in a Sentence
- "The rural poor were oppressed by the land-owners."
- "We were oppressed by the constant grey skies."
Word Details
Is OPPRESSED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OPPRESSED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OPPRESSED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OPPRESSED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | p | p | r | e | s | s | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPPRESSED
100 words from the letters in OPPRESSED
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How to Use OPPRESSED in Word Games
OPPRESSED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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