v.
Pronunciation: ə - ' pres
Function: 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 \ - ' pre-s ə r \ noun