oppressor
noun
a person or group that exercises authority or power over another in a harsh and burdensome way.
oppressors
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pluralof oppressor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It doesn’t see the world as a battle between oppressors and the oppressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
It’s an artistic choice that also blurs boundaries between oppressed and oppressors, revealing the complicity of the American Dream.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
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 Salon ● Apr. 16, 2025
The victims, he said, should not be treated the same way as the oppressors.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2024
Yes, it was a prison designed by our oppressors, but it also gave us a sense of self-determination and control.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
