oppress in Finnish
oppress in Finnish is sortaa, alistaa, ahdistaa — oppress means to control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.
oppress in Finnish
sortaa
(transitive) To keep down by unjust force.
alistaa
(transitive) To keep down by unjust force.
ahdistaa
(transitive) To make sad or gloomy.
masentaa
(transitive) To make sad or gloomy.
painaa + genitive + mieltä
(transitive) To make sad or gloomy.
What does "oppress" mean?
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verb To control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.
"The regime oppressed anyone who spoke out against it."
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verb To weigh heavily on the mind, causing distress or unease.
"A sense of dread oppressed her as she waited for the results."
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oppress in a sentence
- The regime oppressed anyone who spoke out against it.
- A sense of dread oppressed her as she waited for the results.
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What is "oppress" in Finnish?
"oppress" in Finnish is sortaa, alistaa, ahdistaa. oppress means: To control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.
How do you use "oppress" in a sentence?
Example: "The regime oppressed anyone who spoke out against it." In Finnish, "oppress" is sortaa, alistaa, ahdistaa.
Are there other ways to say "oppress" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "oppress": sortaa, alistaa, ahdistaa, masentaa, painaa + genitive + mieltä.
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