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oppressing

/əˈprɛsɪŋ/

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oppressingadjective

/əˈprɛsɪŋ/

oppressantSe dit d’une sensation pénible, lourde ou étouffante.

The oppressing heat of the summer made it difficult to work outside.

La chaleur oppressante de l’été rendait difficile le travail à l’extérieur.

oppressifSens politique ou social.

The oppressing regime left the citizens with little freedom and many restrictions.

Le régime oppressif a laissé les citoyens avec peu de liberté et de nombreuses restrictions.

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oppressverb

oppressing

Gerund

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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oppressingadjective

Exerting harsh and authoritarian control over others.

The oppressing regime left the citizens with little freedom and many restrictions.

Causing discomfort or distress due to being overwhelming or burdensome.

The oppressing heat of the summer made it difficult to work outside.

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.