Oppress
/əˈprɛs/
Definitions
- (v.) To exercise authority or power over someone in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
The regime continued to oppress its citizens through harsh laws.
Forms
- oppresses
- oppressed
- oppressing
Related terms
Commentary
Often implies systemic or continuous wrongful exercise of power, useful in human rights and constitutional contexts.
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