권력이나 무력을 부당하게 사용하여 남을 꼼짝 못 하게 누르거나 괴롭히다.
To keep someone in a state of subservience and hardship, especially through the unjust exercise of authority or power.
예문:
"The military junta continued to oppress the civilian population through fear."
"She wrote a book about how systemic racism works to oppress minority groups."
"No government should have the power to oppress its own people for their beliefs."
마음이나 기분을 무겁게 짓누르거나 답답하게 만들다.
To cause someone to feel distressed, anxious, or burdened, often by a physical or mental weight.
예문:
"The strange, heavy silence in the old mansion began to oppress her spirits."
"He felt oppressed by the weight of his responsibilities and the looming deadline."
"The extreme heat and humidity oppressed the city throughout the entire summer."
폭동이나 반란 따위를 무력으로 눌러서 진정시키다.
To put down or subdue by force, such as a rebellion or an uprising.
예문:
"The peasant uprising was swiftly oppressed by the king's royal guards."
"The authorities moved quickly to oppress the illegal protest before it grew."