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oppress

/əˈprɛs/

Translations

oppressverb

oppressed

Past Simple

oppressed

Past Participle

oppressing

Gerund

/əˈprɛs/

opprimerSens politique et social : traiter injustement, maintenir dans la soumission.

The regime continued to oppress the minority groups, denying them basic rights and freedoms.

Le régime a continué d'opprimer les groupes minoritaires, en leur refusant des droits et des libertés fondamentaux.

Additional translations

oppresserSens figuré : accabler moralement ou physiquement, faire éprouver un malaise ou une anxiété.

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oppressverb

To keep someone in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.

The regime continued to oppress the minority groups, denying them basic rights and freedoms.

To cause someone to feel distressed, anxious, or uncomfortable.

The heavy workload began to oppress him, leading to sleepless nights and constant worry.