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- [uh-pres]
- /əˈprɛs/
- /əˈpres.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pres]
- /əˈprɛs/
Definitions of oppressor word
- verb with object oppressor to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power: a people oppressed by totalitarianism. 1
- verb with object oppressor to lie heavily upon (the mind, a person, etc.): Care and sorrow oppressed them. 1
- verb with object oppressor to weigh down, as sleep or weariness does. 1
- verb with object oppressor Archaic. to put down; subdue or suppress. 1
- verb with object oppressor Archaic. to press upon or against; crush. 1
- noun oppressor A person or group that oppresses people. 1
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Origin of oppressor
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English oppressen < Middle French oppresser < Medieval Latin oppressāre, derivative of Latin oppressus past participle of opprimere to squeeze, suffocate, equivalent to op- op- + -primere (combining form of premere) to press1
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Parts of speech for Oppressor
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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oppressor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oppressor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oppressor
noun oppressor
- autocrat — An autocrat is a person in authority who has complete power.
- despot — A despot is a ruler or other person who has a lot of power and who uses it unfairly or cruelly.
- teaser — a person or thing that teases.
- persecutor — to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
Antonyms for oppressor
noun oppressor
- liberator — a four-engined heavy bomber widely used over Europe and the Mediterranean by the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II. Symbol: B-24.
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