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oppress in Irish

oppress in Irish is cuir faoi chois — oppress means to control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.

oppress in Irish

cuir faoi chois
verb
(transitive) To keep down by unjust force.

What does "oppress" mean?

  1. verb To control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.
    "The regime oppressed anyone who spoke out against it."
  2. 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 Irish?

"oppress" in Irish is cuir faoi chois. 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 Irish, "oppress" is cuir faoi chois.

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