Cryptic crossword clue
Subdues dreams, lacking aspiration to embrace forward push 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OPPRESSES

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What does OPPRESSES mean?

OPPRESSES verb
  1. To keep down by unjust force.
  2. To make sad or gloomy.
  3. Physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to smother, crush.

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