Definition of Oppressor
one who dominates someone by hard work or slavery
Examples of Oppressor in a sentence
My mother became a ruthless oppressor when she forced us to work all day cleaning the house, barn, and fields only to have to start the process over again tomorrow. 🔊
In the early 20th century, many young children worked dangerous jobs usually supervised by an oppressor who only cared about making money. 🔊
Many slaves were owned by an oppressor who abused them and made them tend the fields day and night. 🔊
Under the communist government, many citizens felt the suffering and persecution at the hands of the oppressor. 🔊
Usually a country governed by a small group of wealthy people are viewed as an oppressor to its citizens because the working class is overtaxed. 🔊
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