OPPRESS


Meaning of OPPRESS in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.