View synonyms for

oppressor

[ uh-pres-er ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person or group that exercises authority or power over another in a harsh and burdensome way:
Meanwhile the oppressors, blind to the brutal and unjust practices sustaining their dominance, simply increase the level of force against any who resist.

Discover More

Other Word Forms

��·�Ǳ�·��·��ǰ� noun
��-�Ǳ�·��·��ǰ� noun

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of oppressor¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; oppress ( def ) + -or ²( def )

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

The set proves that having standards and integrity, even in the face of your oppressors and the ugliness they broadcast, will create something beautiful enough to combat even the most despicable reality.

From

Politically it is no longer a story of oppressor versus oppressed.

From

"I have no fear, you are behind me and by my side. I have no fear because the nation is united. The nation is united against the oppressor," the letter said according to Reuters.

From

If the victim is foolish enough to resist, they are responsible for whatever level of violence their oppressor uses against them.

From

Joy proves defiant to the shadowy oppressors who wish to see their “enemies” suffer.

From

Related Words

oppressive opprobrious

Browse