Oppressor

/əˈprɛsər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or group that exercises harsh or unjust power over others.

The regime was an oppressor of freedom, stifling any dissent among the populace.

One that imposes burdens on others, especially through unjust or cruel treatment.

Throughout history, many oppressors have faced resistance from those they sought to control.

A person who maintains oppressive conditions, often to benefit themselves at the expense of others.

In the story, the wealthy landowner was portrayed as the oppressor, taking advantage of the poor farmers.

An individual or entity that enforces power unfairly or abuses authority.

Activists came together to fight against the oppressor who violated their rights.

Derived from Middle English, from Latin 'opprimere', meaning 'to crush or press down.'

oppress the masses:

To exercise harsh control over large groups of people.

rising against the oppressor:

To rebel or resist those in power who are unjust.

The man

They're always fighting against the man when it comes to social justice.

The establishment

Artists often rebel against the establishment because they feel oppressed.