Oppress
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British pronunciation/əpɹˈɛs/
American pronunciation/əˈpɹɛs/

Definition & Bedeutung von "oppress"

to oppress
01

unterdrücken, opprimieren

to unfairly control or harm someone through unjust use of power or authority
Transitive: to oppress sb
to oppress definition and meaning
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The authoritarian regime oppressed its citizens by restricting their freedoms and brutally suppressing dissent.
Das autoritäre Regime unterdrückte seine Bürger, indem es ihre Freiheiten einschränkte und abweichende Meinungen brutal unterdrückte.
The dictator oppressed the population, denying them basic rights and freedoms.
Der Diktator unterdrückte die Bevölkerung, indem er ihnen grundlegende Rechte und Freiheiten vorenthaltete.
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unterdrücken, belasten

to cause someone to feel heavy emotional or mental strain, distress, or anxiety
Transitive: to oppress a person or their mind
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The constant criticism from her peers oppressed her, leaving her feeling worthless.
Die ständige Kritik ihrer Mitschüler belastete sie und ließ sie sich wertlos fühlen.
His harsh words oppressed her spirit, making it hard for her to stay motivated.
Seine harten Worte drückten ihren Geist nieder und belasteten sie, was es ihr schwer machte, motiviert zu bleiben.
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