Both Uses of
oppress
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- Have you any idea how much tyrants fear the people they oppress?†
Chpt 23
- Harry found the place and the silence oppressive, unnerving.†
Chpt 26 *
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