The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word ILL-TREATED
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The straight part
We know that "Oppressed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oppressed = ill-treated.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ILL-TREATED mean?
ILL-TREATED verb- To treat someone or something badly or unkindly; to abuse or mistreat