oppress [oppressed, oppressing, oppresses](keep down by unjust force) verb [UK: ə.ˈpres] [US: ə.ˈpres]The king oppressed his people. = El rey oprimió a su pueblo.
press [pressed, pressing, presses](to apply pressure) verb [UK: pres] [US: ˈpres]He was still strong enough to press a switch. = Él conservaba todavía la fuerza suficiente para oprimir un interruptor.