oppressor

əˈprɛsər
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Translation of oppressor into German

Noun

1.

cruelty

person who treats others cruelly or unfairly
  • The dictator was known as a ruthless oppressor.Der Diktator war als rücksichtsloser Unterdrücker bekannt.
2.

tyrannical authority

one who exercises authority in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner
  • The dictator was known as an oppressor of his people..Der Diktator war als Unterdrücker seines Volkes bekannt.
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Synonyms and analogies of oppressor in English

n.despottyrantdictatorMore synonyms

Examples of oppressor in a sentence

  • History remembers him as a notorious oppressor of the people.
  • The oppressor imposed harsh laws on the citizens.
  • They rose against the oppressor to gain their freedom.

Translations of "oppressor" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derUnterdrückernm.

During the march, chants against the oppressor echoed through the streets.

Während des Marsches hallten Rufe gegen den Unterdrücker durch die Straßen.

In a last gasp show of courage, she stood up to her oppressor.

In einem letzten Akt des Mutes stellte sie sich gegen ihren Unterdrücker.

Unterdrückersn.

Art and literature have historically portrayed the themes of an oppressor's tyranny.

Kunst und Literatur haben historisch die Themen der Tyrannei eines Unterdrückers dargestellt.

In a calculated move, the generals approved a surgical strike against the oppressor's headquarters.

In einem kalkulierten Schritt genehmigten die Generäle einen gezielten Schlag auf das Hauptquartier des Unterdrückers.

derTyrannnm.

Thou seekest only to be an oppressor in the earth, and seekest not to be a reconciler of quarrels.

Du versuchst nur, ein Tyrann im Land zu werden, und du willst kein Friedensstifter sein.

A numerically insignificant people gave their colossal oppressor a terribly bloody nose.

Ein zahlenmäßig unbedeutendes Volk verpaßte seinem kolossalen Tyrannen eine blutige Nase.

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Other translations for oppressor:

  • Unterdrückerinnf.
  • Peinigernm.

oppressor: Examples and translations in context

An oppressor thrives on fear, controlling the populace through intimidation and violence.

Ein Unterdrücker gedeiht auf Angst und kontrolliert die Bevölkerung durch Einschüchterung und Gewalt.

In many countries, the oppressor restricts freedom of speech and assembly.

In vielen Ländern schränkt der Unterdrücker die Meinungs- und Versammlungsfreiheit ein.

Because the oppressor is relentless in making sure that we do not prevail.

Denn der Unterdrücker sorgt unerbittlich dafür, dass wir nicht die Oberhand gewinnen.

Citizens united to confront their oppressor, demanding accountability and justice.

Bürger vereinten sich, um ihrem Unterdrücker entgegenzutreten und Verantwortung und Gerechtigkeit einzufordern.

For centuries, the oppressor has denied basic human rights to marginalized groups.

Seit Jahrhunderten hat der Unterdrücker marginalisierten Gruppen grundlegende Menschenrechte verweigert.

Afrikaans was seen by many as the language of the oppressor.

Afrikaans wurde von vielen als die Sprache der Unterdrücker angesehen.

Free is the one who can choose his own oppressor.

Frei ist der, der seinen eigenen Unterdrücker wählen kann.

An oppressor maintains control by dividing communities and sowing distrust among them.

Ein Unterdrücker behält die Kontrolle, indem er Gemeinschaften spaltet und Misstrauen zwischen ihnen sät.

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