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to oppress
01
opprimer, réprimer
to unfairly control or harm someone through unjust use of power or authority
Transitive: to oppress sb
Exemples
The authoritarian regime oppressed its citizens by restricting their freedoms and brutally suppressing dissent.
Le régime autoritaire opprimait ses citoyens en restreignant leurs libertés et en réprimant brutalement toute dissidence.
The dictator oppressed the population, denying them basic rights and freedoms.
Le dictateur opprimait la population, leur refusant les droits et libertés fondamentaux.
02
opprimer, accabler
to cause someone to feel heavy emotional or mental strain, distress, or anxiety
Transitive: to oppress a person or their mind
Exemples
The constant criticism from her peers oppressed her, leaving her feeling worthless.
Les critiques constantes de ses pairs l'opprimaient, la laissant se sentir sans valeur.
His harsh words oppressed her spirit, making it hard for her to stay motivated.
Ses paroles dures opprimaient son esprit, ce qui rendait difficile pour elle de rester motivée.
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