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oppress meaning in Italian

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oppress [oppressed, oppressing, oppresses] (keep down by unjust force)
verb
[UK: ə.ˈpres]
[US: ə.ˈpres]

opprimereverbThe king oppressed his people. = Il re opprimeva il suo popolo.

oppressed (Subject to oppression)
adjective
[UK: ə.ˈprest]
[US: ə.ˈprest]

oppressoadjectiveThe powerful manipulate the system, ensuring that justice remains elusive for the marginalized and oppressed. = I potenti manipolano il sistema, assicurando che la giustizia rimanga elusiva per gli emarginati e gli oppressi.

oppression [oppressions] (act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed)
noun
[UK: ə.ˈpreʃ.n̩]
[US: ə.ˈpreʃ.n̩]

oppressionenoun
{f}
We need to fight against women's oppression. = Dobbiamo combattere contro l'oppressione delle donne.