oppress in Italian
oppress in Italian is opprimere — oppress means to control or treat a group of people unfairly and cruelly, often by force.
oppress in Italian
opprimere
(transitive) To keep down by unjust force.
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 Italian?
"oppress" in Italian is opprimere. 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 Italian, "oppress" is opprimere.
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