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Meaning of oppressors
Those who oppress or tyrannize others
Etymology of oppressors
The word "oppressors" originates from the Old French word "oppresser," which is derived from the Latin words "op" (meaning "against") and "primere" (meaning "to press"), and the Latin word "oppressor" (meaning "one who presses against")
Historically, the term has been used to describe those who exercise power or control over others in a harsh or unjust manner, often implying a sense of cruelty or exploitation
Synonyms
tyrants
dictators
persecutors
tormentors
oppressors
suppressors
subjugators
conquerors
rulers
masters
overlords
despots
autocrats
authoritarians
totalitarians
fascists
communists
imperialists
colonizers
exploiters
manipulators
coercers
intimidators
bullies
aggressors
invaders
marauders
plunderers
pillagers
ravagers
devastators
brutalizers
tormenters
abusers
violators
transgressors
offenders
wrongdoers
Definitions
- A person who oppresses, especially one who does so in a cruel or unfair way
- * A person who exercises power or control over others in a harsh or unjust manner
Usage Examples
- The oppressed people rose up against their oppressors in a bid for freedom and equality
- * The government was criticized for supporting the oppressors of the minority group
- * The human rights organization worked to expose and bring to justice the oppressors responsible for the atrocities
Antonyms
liberators
emancipators
freedom fighters
humanitarians
philanthropists
benefactors
altruists
champions
defenders
protectors
guardians
advocates
supporters
allies
friends
helpers
rescuers
saviors
deliverers
redeemers
restorers