oppress

Synonyms: abuse afflict aggrieve annoy beat down burden crush despotize dishearten dispirit distress encumber force handicap harass harry hound keep down maltreat outrage overcome overload overpower overthrow overwhelm persecute pick on plague press prey on put down put screws to put the squeeze on put upon ride rule sadden saddle smother strain subjugate suppress tax torment torture trample trouble tyrranize vex weigh heavy upon worry wrong

Antonyms: aid boost delight gladden help make happy