OPPRESS


Meaning of OPPRESS in English

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

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