OPPRESS


Meaning of OPPRESS in English

v.tr. 1 keep in subservience by coercion. 2 govern or treat harshly or with cruel injustice. 3 weigh down (with cares or unhappiness). oppressor n.

[ ME f. OF oppresser f. med.L oppressare (as OB-, PRESS(1)) ]

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