[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power:a people oppressed by totalitarianism.Synonyms: persecute , maltreat", "to lie heavily upon (the mind, a person, etc.):Care and sorrow oppressed them.Antonyms: encourage , uphold", "to weigh down, as sleep or weariness does.", "Archaic.to put down; subdue or suppress.", "Archaic.to press upon or against; crush."]}]