suppressed / oppressed
unterdrückt – unterdrückter – am unterdrücktesten
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suppressed
Not allowed, restrained, or prevented from being expressed or taking effect. This can refer, for example, to feelings, thoughts, information, or sounds.
Seine unterdrückte Wut war deutlich zu spüren.
His suppressed anger was clearly noticeable.
oppressed
Deprived of freedom and rights by a ruling person or group and thereby controlled.
Die unterdrückte Bevölkerung protestierte gegen das Regime.
The oppressed population protested against the regime.
| basic form | unterdrückt |
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| comparative | unterdrückter |
| superlative | am unterdrücktesten |
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| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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'Unterdrückt' (suppressed / oppressed) belongs to the word family of 'drücken' (to press) and contains the prefix 'unter-' (under-). The image of 'pressing down' helps explain the shared basic idea of preventing or controlling something.
Sie fühlte sich durch die ständige Kritik unterdrückt.
She felt oppressed by the constant criticism.
When 'unterdrückt' (suppressed / oppressed) refers to feelings, thoughts, tears, or sounds, it usually describes something that is not allowed to show itself or take effect. When it refers to a population, minority, or group, it describes political or social control and the removal of rights.
Seine unterdrückten Tränen bemerkte zunächst niemand.
At first, no one noticed his suppressed tears.
Die unterdrückte Minderheit forderte gleiche Rechte.
The oppressed minority demanded equal rights.
In this meaning, 'unterdrückt' (suppressed) is often used with feelings and reactions, such as anger, tears, fear, or laughter. Sounds and information can also be suppressed.
Ihre unterdrückte Wut zeigte sich erst später.
Her suppressed anger only became apparent later.
Aus dem Nebenzimmer drang ein unterdrücktes Lachen.
Suppressed laughter came from the next room.
