Oppressing
/əˈprɛsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of oppress; exercising unjust or cruel authority over others.
The regime is accused of oppressing minority groups.
Forms
- oppresse
- oppresses
- oppressed
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Commentary
As a present participle, 'oppressing' is used chiefly in continuous tenses or as an adjective form derived from the verb 'oppress.' The core legal concept lies in 'oppress,' to which this form relates.
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