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/əˈprɛsɪŋ/
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/əˈprɛsɪŋ/
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oppressing
adjective
UK
/əˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/əˈprɛsɪŋ/
Translations
душный
The oppressing atmosphere in the room was unbearable.
Душная атмосфера в комнате была невыносимой.
угнетающий
The oppressing heat made it difficult to concentrate.
Угнетающая жара затрудняла концентрацию.
Additional translations
гнетущий
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
repressive
crushing
burdensome
oppressive
constraining
persecuting
domineering
intimidating
overwhelming
coercive
harsh
tyrannical
stifling
suffocating
debilitating
oppress
verb
oppressing
Gerund
oppressed
Past Simple
oppressed
Past Participle
oppressing
Gerund
UK
/əˈprɛs/
US
/əˈprɛs/
Translations
тяготить
The long silence oppressed her.
Долгое молчание тяготило её.
угнетать
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.
притеснять
The government was accused of using laws to oppress its citizens.
Правительство обвиняли в использовании законов для притеснения своих граждан.
Additional translations
тиранить
разговорное
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
tyrannize
persecute
repress
dominate
burden
suppress
exploit
subjugate
Antonyms
liberate
free
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