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Social behavior > Law > Justice > Oppress

Preferred term

4.7.9.6Oppress  

Definition

  • Use this domain for words related to oppressing someone or a particular group of people--when a person uses his power or authority to harm others who are innocent.

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Scope note

  • What words refer to oppressing someone? oppress, bully, harass, hound, persecute, repress, tyrannize. What words refer to the act or practice of oppressing people? oppression, harassment, persecution, tyranny. What words refer to a person who oppresses? oppressor, persecutor, bully, slave driver, tyrant, dictator. What words describe a person who is oppressed? oppressed, persecuted, tyrannized. What words describe a person who oppresses? oppressive, tyrannical, cruel.

Notation

  • 4.7.9.6

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https://w3id.org/MoRe-SFB1475/CT/concepts/2838954168

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