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Search phrase: oppress

Plays

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PlayKey LineModern TextOriginal Text
Henry IV Part 11H4 V.i.61Useth the sparrow – did oppress our nest,Vseth the Sparrow, did oppresse our Nest
PericlesPer Chorus.III.29The mutiny he there hastes t' oppress;The mutanie, hee there hastes t'oppresse,
Romeo and JulietRJ IV.v.126And doleful dumps the mind oppress,
Troilus and CressidaTC IV.v.241Why dost thou so oppress me with thine eye?Why doest thou so oppresse me with thine eye?

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Glossary

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oppressdominate, overwhelm, crush
oppresscrowd out, throng, overwhelm
oppresstrouble, distress, worry
pressoverburden, weigh down, oppress
pressoppress, burden, weigh down

Thesaurus

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oppresspress
oppresspress

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Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
OPPRESSBASICoppress v, oppressed adj, oppressing adj, oppression n
OPPRESSHEATheat-oppressed adj
OPPRESSPEOPLEoppressor n

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