oppressor

UK
/əˈprɛsə/
US
/əˈprɛsɚ/

Translations

oppressornoun
oppressors
pl
UK
/əˈprɛsə/
US
/əˈprɛsɚ/
The oppressor was finally overthrown by the people.
Угнетатель был наконец свергнут народом.
Additional translations
oppressoradjective
more oppressor
Comp.
most oppressor
Super.
UK
/əˈprɛs.ə/
US
/əˈprɛs.ɚ/
Used attributively as a noun modifier; generally non-gradable.

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.