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oppress

/əˈprɛs/

Translations

oppressverb

oppressed

Past Simple

oppressed

Past Participle

oppressing

Gerund

/əˈprɛs/

The long silence oppressed her.

Долгое молчание тяготило её.

The government was accused of using laws to oppress its citizens.

Правительство обвиняли в использовании законов для притеснения своих граждан.

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

Режим продолжал угнетать группы меньшинств, лишая их основных прав и свобод.

Additional translations

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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.