What does "oprimir" mean in English?

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Spanish

oprimir

English

oppress

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Alternative translations of "oprimir"

press
push
suppress
crush

Examples of how to use "oprimir" in Spanish

Spanish
El régimen oprimía a su pueblo.
English
The regime oppressed its people.
Spanish
Oprimo el botón con cuidado.
English
He pressed the button carefully.
Spanish
Ella oprimió la tecla equivocada.
English
She pressed the wrong key.
Spanish
El gobierno oprimía al pueblo.
English
The government oppressed the people.
Spanish
El jefe oprimiría a los trabajadores.
English
The boss would oppress the workers.

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