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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
oppress
op·press [oppress oppresses oppressed oppressing] BrE [əˈpres] NAmE [əˈpres] verb 1. ~ sb to treat sb 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. 2. ~ sb to make sb only able to think about sad or worrying things •The gloomy atmosphere in the office oppressed her. Syn: weigh down Derived Word: ↑oppression Verb forms: Word Origin: late Middle English: from Old French oppresser, from medieval Latin oppressare, from Latin oppress- ‘pressed against’, from the verb opprimere. Example Bank: •He was beginning to feel oppressed by his surroundings. •Throughout history, our people have been oppressed and exploited.
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