Also means
weigh heavily on
Usage Note
Oppresser describes both political oppression and a physical sensation of tightness, as in a heavy chest. The noun oppresseur means 'oppressor', while oppression (f) covers the state of being oppressed. The related opprimer is more common for political/social oppression.
Examples
"La chaleur oppresse les habitants de la ville."
Natural Translation
The heat weighs heavily on the city's inhabitants.
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