oppressor verb
op·press
The verb form of oppressor is oppress
O oDefinitions
- 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