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oppressor

UK
/əˈprɛsə/
US
/əˈprɛsɚ/

Translations

oppressornoun
oppressors
pl
UK
/əˈprɛsə/
US
/əˈprɛsɚ/
The dictator was known as a ruthless oppressor who silenced any form of dissent.
Le dictateur était connu comme un oppresseur impitoyable qui réduisait au silence toute forme de dissidence.
Synonyms
tyrant
dictator
persecutor
oppressor
subjugator
despot
bully
enforcer
Antonyms
liberator
oppressoradjective
more oppressor
Comp.
most oppressor
Super.
UK
/əˈprɛs.ə/
US
/əˈprɛs.ɚ/
Used attributively as a noun modifier; generally non-gradable.
oppresseurEmploi attributif ou apposé; s’accorde selon le nom qu’il qualifie.
The oppressor regime was eventually overthrown.
Le régime oppresseur a finalement été renversé.

Definitions

oppressornoun
A person or group that exercises authority or power over others in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
The dictator was known as a ruthless oppressor who silenced any form of dissent.
oppressoradjective
Attributive: relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to an oppressor; oppressive.
The oppressor regime was eventually overthrown.
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