Oppressors Meaning in English
word · lemma: oppress
əˈpɹɛsɝz
uh-PRES-urz
əpɹˈɛsəz
uh-PRES-uhz
Definition
People or groups who use power to treat others cruelly or unfairly, keeping them down and denying them freedom or rights.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in political, historical, or social contexts. Common with words like 'free themselves from', 'fight against', and 'resist'. Strong negative meaning—never used in positive or neutral situations.
Spanish: opresoresPortuguese (BR): opressoresPortuguese (PT): opressoresChinese (Simplified): 压迫者Chinese (Traditional): 壓迫者Hindi: शोषकArabic: الظالمونBengali: শোষকরাRussian: угнетателиJapanese: 抑圧者Vietnamese: kẻ áp bứcKorean: 억압자들Turkish: zalimler - baskıcılarUrdu: ظالمین - جابرینIndonesian: penindas
Example Sentences
The people rose up against their oppressors.
basic
Many stories talk about heroes defeating oppressors.
basic
The oppressors took away their freedom.
basic
Living under oppressors for years changed the country forever.
natural
They dream of a life where oppressors have no power.
natural
Even after escaping their oppressors, trust did not come easy.
natural