reoppress

/ˈriːəpɹɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to oppress or press down again, after a previous oppression has been removed or alleviated

“The new government promised to reoppress the rights of its citizens, which had been restored after the previous regime’s fall.”

2. noun

the act of oppressing or pressing down again

“The reoppression of the minority group was a major human rights concern for the international community.”

Synonyms

  • oppress
  • restrain
  • suppress

Antonyms

  • emancipate
  • liberate