oprimir
- To apply pressure or force to something, typically in a way that causes it to become compressed or flattened. verbTo operate the machine, you need to opimir the button firmly.The weight of the books opimired the papers beneath them.
- To subject someone to harsh or authoritarian treatment, often restricting their freedom or rights. verbThe regime was known to opimir its citizens, limiting their freedom of speech.Throughout history, many groups have been opimired by those in power.