Oppress

Financial difficulties can oppress a family's sense of security.

The relentless demands of work can oppress employees with a sense of burnout.

The pressure to conform to societal norms can oppress people's sense of individuality.

The stress of exams can oppress students' mental health.

The loss of a loved one can oppress a person with grief and sorrow.

The weight of the backpack was starting to oppress his shoulders.

The constant negativity of her coworkers was starting to oppress her.

The dense crowd began to oppress her as she tried to move through it.

The heat began to oppress us as we walked through the desert.

The feeling of guilt began to oppress her after she lied to her friend.

The responsibility of managing the project was starting to oppress her.

His boss tries to oppress him with too much work.

The dictator oppress his people with his cruel laws.

The government's strict regulations oppress small businesses.

The corrupt government officials oppress the people by embezzling funds meant for social welfare.