transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈpres ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French oppresser, from Latin oppressus, past participle of opprimere, from ob- against + premere to press — more at ob- , press
Date: 14th century
1.
a. archaic : suppress
b. : to crush or burden by abuse of power or authority
2. : to burden spiritually or mentally : weigh heavily upon
Synonyms: see wrong
• op·pres·sor -ˈpre-sər noun