oppress
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- 1 oppress、tyrannize、persecute、dominate unfairly
This word means to oppress or dominate someone unfairly from a position of power, often by taking away their freedom or rights. It is stronger than ordinary teasing or bullying.
oppress、tyrannize、persecute、dominate unfairly
It describes using power, status, or force to keep someone down in an unfair and often serious way.
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ข่มขี่ประชาชน khòmkhìi pràchaachon oppress the people ข่มขี่ประชาชน details
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คนอ่อนแอมักถูกข่มขี่ khon ɔ̀ɔnɛɛ mák thùuk khòmkhìi Weak people are often oppressed. คนอ่อนแอมักถูกข่มขี่ details
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การข่มขี่แรงงาน kaan khòmkhìi rɛɛŋŋaan oppression of workers การข่มขี่แรงงาน details
Learning notes
Explanation
ข่มขี่ combines ข่ม, meaning to press down or subdue, with ขี่, meaning to ride. The combined image is of someone in power pressing down on another person. It can refer not only to physical force but also to political power, social status, money, institutions, or group pressure. Common forms include การข่มขี่ “oppression” and ถูกข่มขี่ “to be oppressed.”
Usage
It is commonly used in contexts such as politics, human rights, labor issues, discrimination, and power relationships at school, work, or home, where a stronger party unfairly dominates a weaker one. It sounds natural in news, commentary, and serious discussion.
Caution
This word is too strong for light teasing, a small one-time mean act, or casual joking. For those situations, แกล้ง “to tease/play a trick on” or รังแก “to bully/pick on” is usually more natural.
Differences from similar words
1 oppress synonyms
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กดขี่ also means “to oppress” and is very close in political, social, and labor contexts. ข่มขี่ can more strongly suggest forcing someone down or making them submit through power.
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บังคับ means “to force” someone to do something. ข่มขี่ is broader and heavier, describing unfair domination and suffering, not just being made to do one action.
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รังแก is a more everyday word for bullying or picking on someone weaker. ข่มขี่ is heavier and fits situations involving power imbalance, domination, or violation of rights.