oppressor
intermediateB2/əˈprɛsər/ · op-pres-sor
A person or group that exercises harsh or unjust power over others.
Meanings
A person or group that exercises harsh or unjust power over others.
ایک شخص یا گروہ جو دوسروں پر سخت یا غیر منصفانہ طاقت کا استعمال کرتا ہے۔
ظالم
zalem
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- oppressor of the weak
- oppressor of the people
- oppressor regime
Example Sentences
The oppressor was finally brought to justice after years of torment.
ظالم کو آخر کار سالوں کی تکلیف کے بعد انصاف کے کٹہرے میں لایا گیا۔
Zalem ko aakhir kar saalon ki takleef ke baad insaaf ke kathaare mein laya gaya.
In literature, the figure of the oppressor often symbolizes the struggle against tyranny.
ادب میں، ظالم کی علامت اکثر ظلم کے خلاف جدوجہد کی نمائندگی کرتی ہے۔
Adab mein, zalem ki aleemat aksar zulm ke khilaf jiddat ki numaindagi karti hai.
The community united against their oppressor to reclaim their rights.
برادری اپنے حقوق واپس لینے کے لیے اپنے ظالم کے خلاف متحد ہوگئی۔
Baradri apne haqooq wapas lene ke liye apne zalem ke khilaf mutahid hogayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of an 'oppressor' as someone who 'presses down' on others.
Imagine a heavy weight pushing down on a group of people, symbolizing oppression.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زمانہ ظالم ہے، مگر صداقت کا ساتھ نہ چھوڑوں گا۔
Zamana zalem hai, magar sadaqat ka saath na chhorun ga.
The world is oppressive, but I will not abandon the truth.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ظالم کی تیر کا کبھی نہ چھٹے۔
Zalem ki teer ka kabhi na chute.
Never be far from the arrow of the oppressor.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "opprimere" — to press down
First known use: 15th century
The word 'oppressor' comes from the Middle English term 'oppressour', which was derived from the Latin 'opprimere', meaning to press down or subdue. The term evolved to denote individuals or groups that exert unjust power over others.