'v.탄압하다, 억압하다' 라는 뜻으로 사용될 때, oppress는 힘이나 권력, 권한으로 누군가를 압박하고 탄압한다는 뜻이 강합니다. repress는 욕망, 감정 행동, 눈물등을 억누른다는 뉘앙스가 강하고, suppress는 앞의 두개에 비해서 더 넓은 의미로 사용됩니다. Example Sentences oppress Madison, in particular, worried that a majority might oppress minorities and that elected representatives might legislate out of "passion". [The Economist] They tout arguments about the existence of a monarchy being a root cause of oppression, economic decline, and no doubt soon global warming. [Telegraph] repress I have come to believe that seasoned reporters seem to somehow repress their natural instincts. [The Age] Anger, especially in men, is often an undiagnosed sign of depression and repressed grief that needs a healthy expression and healing. [National Review] suppress There is no evidence he has falsified or suppressed data. [Washington Post] Several candidates have complained their ridings are being targetted to annoy voters and possibly suppress the vote on electi...