oppressors

Meanings

• noun

  People or groups that exert oppressive power or control over others.

  - "The ruling class were the oppressors of the working class."
  - "The oppressors used violence to maintain their power."

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Antonyms

liberator

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oppressors
pressors , depressors , suppressors

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Variants

List of all variants of oppressors that leads to same result
oppress , oppressed , oppresses , oppressing , oppressor , oppressors

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'oppressus', meaning 'pressed down' or 'crushed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oppressor' is often used interchangeably with 'tyrant' or 'despot'.

2. In some contexts, the term 'oppressor' can also refer to natural disasters or other forces that cause destruction and suffering.

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Related Concepts

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1. oppression: A system of power that disadvantages a certain group or individual based on their race, gender, sexuality, religion, or other factors.

2. oppressive: Characterized by the exertion of cruel or unjust power or control.

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Culture

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The term 'oppressors' is often used in discussions about power dynamics, social justice, and human rights. In literature, oppressors are commonly portrayed as antagonists or villains, representing systems of power that suppress or oppress certain groups or individuals.

How to Memorize "oppressors"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people with power and control over others, suppressing their freedoms and rights.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of power and control, and people or groups who use it unfairly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin origin of the word: 'oppressus' meaning 'pressed down' or 'crushed'.

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