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📖 Определения и значения для слова oppress

📒 to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially by not giving them the same freedom, rights, etc. as other people

  • The regime is accused of oppressing religious minorities.
  • Throughout history, our people have been oppressed and exploited.

📒 to make somebody only able to think about things that make them sad or worried

  • The gloomy atmosphere in the office oppressed her.
  • He was beginning to feel oppressed by his surroundings.
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