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Vocabulary Entry
oppressor
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or entity that oppresses by subjecting others to harsh or authoritarian treatment.
Example Sentences
"The dictator was known as a cruel oppressor of the people."
"Many activists fight against the policies of the oppressor."
"She spoke out against her oppressor, hoping to inspire others to do the same."
V
verb
To subject someone to harsh or authoritarian treatment.
Example Sentences
"The regime oppresses its citizens with strict laws and harsh penalties."
"Some believe that economic systems can oppress the working class."
"He felt that society often oppresses those who are different."