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oppress vs purge

purge vs oppress

oppress is not a noun while purge is a noun.

oppress and purge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oppress No No Yes No
purge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, purge is a hyponym of oppress; that is, purge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than oppress:
  • oppress: cause to suffer
  • purge: oust politically
oppress (noun) purge (noun)
an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place
oppress (verb) purge (verb)
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
cause to suffer eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
rid of impurities
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
make pure or free from sin or guilt
clear of a charge
oust politically
Difference between oppress and purge

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