oppresses

Verb

The act of subjecting someone to harsh and unjust treatment, especially under the control of a more powerful group.

ریشه

From Old French 'oppresser', from Latin 'opprimere', from 'ob-' (against) + 'premere' (to press).

مثال

• The oppressing of dissenting voices is a violation of human rights.
• The history of colonization is filled with stories of oppressing indigenous populations.
• She witnessed the oppressing of the lower class by the ruling elite.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Oppressing of dissenting voices History of oppressing Oppressing of the lower class Oppressing of political activists