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กดขี่

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กด
ขี่

Pronunciation

kòt khìi

กดขี่

kòt khìi

oppress

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  1. 1 oppress、tyrannize、subjugate unfairly

This verb means to oppress people by using power unfairly, especially by taking away their freedom, rights, or dignity.

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oppress、tyrannize、subjugate unfairly

Verb⭐️2 Not often used

To use power or a stronger position to unfairly control, mistreat, or deny rights to a person or group.

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Learning notes

Explanation

กดขี่ combines the ideas of pressing down and being on top of someone, so it carries the image of holding people down through power. It is stronger than simply being strict or giving orders. It usually implies serious unfair treatment, loss of freedom or rights, and a clear power imbalance. Common patterns include ถูกกดขี่ “to be oppressed” and การกดขี่ “oppression.”

Usage

This word is common in discussions of politics, human rights, history, social problems, and labor issues. It fits serious situations such as a dictatorship oppressing citizens, minorities being denied rights, or workers being controlled unfairly by those in power.

Caution

Do not use it for ordinary strictness, management, or a single scolding. For bullying, แกล้ง or ข่มเหง may fit better; for taking advantage of someone, เอาเปรียบ or ขูดรีด may be more precise.

Differences from similar words

1 oppress synonyms

  • ข่มขี่ also means to bully, intimidate, or dominate someone through power. กดขี่ more strongly suggests oppression based on an unequal power relationship, often over time or at a social level.

  • ข่มเหง means to bully, persecute, or mistreat someone, often in a more personal way. กดขี่ emphasizes oppressive control that limits freedom or rights.

  • เอาเปรียบ means to take advantage of or exploit someone, with focus on unfair benefit. กดขี่ focuses more on domination and oppression through power.

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