oppress
opp
ˈəp
ēp
ress
rɛs
res
British pronunciation
/əpɹˈɛs/

Definizione e significato di "oppress"in inglese

to oppress
01

opprimere, reprimere

to unfairly control or harm someone through unjust use of power or authority
Transitive: to oppress sb
to oppress definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The wealthy elite oppressed the workers, exploiting their labor and paying them unfairly low wages.
L'élite ricca opprimeva i lavoratori, sfruttando il loro lavoro e pagandoli con salari ingiustamente bassi.
02

opprimere, angosciare

to cause someone to feel heavy emotional or mental strain, distress, or anxiety
Transitive: to oppress a person or their mind
example
Esempi
The isolation she experienced during the pandemic oppressed her mental health.
L'isolamento che ha vissuto durante la pandemia ha oppresso la sua salute mentale.
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