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to oppress
01
oprimir, reprimir
to unfairly control or harm someone through unjust use of power or authority
Transitive: to oppress sb
Exemplos
The wealthy elite oppressed the workers, exploiting their labor and paying them unfairly low wages.
A elite rica oprimia os trabalhadores, explorando seu trabalho e pagando-lhes salários injustamente baixos.
02
oprimir, afligir
to cause someone to feel heavy emotional or mental strain, distress, or anxiety
Transitive: to oppress a person or their mind
Exemplos
The isolation she experienced during the pandemic oppressed her mental health.
O isolamento que ela experimentou durante a pandemia oprimiu sua saúde mental.
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