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Thus, an official who appoints a subordinate knowing that he will oppress and rob, is responsible and bound to restitution to the victims as being a coöperator in injustice.

From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome

To dream that you are trying to get rid of a sweet taste, foretells that you will oppress and deride your friends, and will incur their displeasure.

From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman

To dream of seeing an old man, or woman, denotes that unhappy cares will oppress you, if they appear otherwise than serene.

From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Miller, Gustavus Hindman

"If the power of government is suppressed the more wicked will oppress the less wicked," say the champions of state authority.

From The Kingdom of God Is Within You by Garnett, Constance

The memory of that scene yesterday will oppress me forever.

From Without a Home by Roe, Edward Payson