Both Uses of
oppress
in
The Da Vinci Code
- Tonight, the museum possessed an almost oppressive quality.†
Chpt 4
- Only freedom from oppression, sir.†
Chpt 59-60 *
Definition:
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(oppress as in: oppressive government) to dominate harshly and unfairly; or to make sufferThe meaning of oppress depends upon its context. For example:
- "The authorities oppress political activists," or "The new nation oppressed Native Americans." -- to dominate harshly and unfairly
- "She is oppressed by excessive debt." - made to suffer