Signification du mot oppress en français

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oppress

US /əˈpres/
UK /əˈpres/

Verbe

1.

opprimer, réprimer

to treat a person or group of people in an unfair way, or to prevent them from having the same rights as other people

Exemple:
•
The government continues to oppress its own people.
Le gouvernement continue d'opprimer son propre peuple.
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Minority groups are often oppressed by the majority.
Les groupes minoritaires sont souvent opprimés par la majorité.
2.

oppresser, accabler

to make someone feel unhappy, anxious, or without hope

Exemple:
•
The heavy workload began to oppress him.
La lourde charge de travail commença à l'oppresser.
•
A sense of gloom oppressed her.
Un sentiment de tristesse l'oppressait.