oppressor

Example Sentences

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In both his realms, James worked to solidify the Reformation while facing attacks from the Puritans as an oppressor and from Rome as a heretic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Evidence of enjoyment of life directly rebuts the central proposition of the oppressor – namely, that the oppressed is inferior.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

“Daddy was always very proud of his time in the Army, even though he later understood and saw the United States military as an oppressor of our people,” says his daughter, Noemí Sánchez González.

From National Geographic • Nov. 10, 2023

The series became a chance to reflect on overarching human themes from the perspective of both the rebels and the oppressor while keeping the action grounded in realistic characters and emotion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Who ever heard of angry revolutionists swinging their bare feet together with their oppressor in lily-pad park pools, with gospels and guitars and “I Have A Dream” speeches?

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey