Oppressor

Pronunciation: /əˈprɛsər/

Definitions of oppressor

noun a person or group that oppresses or treats others unfairly, especially through the abuse of power

Example Sentences

A1 The oppressor was a cruel ruler.

A2 The oppressor's reign of terror came to an end.

B1 The oppressor's regime was marked by corruption and abuse of power.

B2 The people rose up against the oppressor and demanded freedom.

C1 The oppressor's oppressive tactics were met with resistance from the oppressed.

C2 The oppressor's tyranny was eventually overthrown by the revolutionaries.

Examples of oppressor in a Sentence

formal The oppressor's regime was overthrown by the revolutionaries.

informal Don't let the oppressor control your life.

slang The oppressor is such a bully.

figurative Fear is the oppressor that holds us back from reaching our full potential.

Grammatical Forms of oppressor

• past tense: oppressed
• plural: oppressors
• comparative: more oppressive
• superlative: most oppressive
• present tense: oppresses
• future tense: will oppress
• perfect tense: has oppressed
• continuous tense: is oppressing
• singular: oppressor
• positive degree: oppressive
• infinitive: to oppress
• gerund: oppressing
• participle: oppressed

Origin and Evolution of oppressor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'oppressor' originated from the Latin word 'oppressor', which is derived from the verb 'opprimere' meaning to press down or crush.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oppressor' has retained its original meaning of someone who crushes or suppresses others through force or authority. It is commonly used to describe those in power who abuse their authority to control or harm others.