oppresses, presses down, squeezes
1. Third person singular present tense of 'oprimir'; to press down with force; to compress
The weight oppresses the object beneath it.
O peso oprime o objeto que está embaixo.
2. To suppress, subjugate, or burden someone with hardship or tyranny
The dictator oppresses the people with harsh laws.
O ditador oprime o povo com leis severas.
3. To weigh heavily upon someone's mind or spirit; to distress
Anxiety oppresses his thoughts daily.
A ansiedade oprime seus pensamentos diariamente.
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