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oppressOne entry found. Main Entry: op·press Pronunciation: \ə-ˈpres\ Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French oppresser, from Latin oppressus, past participle of opprimere, from ob- against + premere to press — more at ob-, press Date: 14th century 1 a archaic : suppress b : to crush or burden by abuse of power or authority synonyms see wrong — op·pres·sor \-ˈpre-sər\ noun
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