Definition

1. Verb:
   • To bully or oppress using one's power or position: The primary meaning of "ốp lép" is to use one's authority, influence, or social power to pressure, intimidate, or unfairly dominate someone weaker.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bọn cường hào ốp lép nông dân. (The village bullies oppressed the peasants.)
  • Không được ốp lép người yếu thế hơn mình. (You must not bully those who are more vulnerable than you.)
  • Hắn ta thường ốp lép đồng nghiệp bằng chức vụ của mình. (He often bullies his colleagues using his position.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "ốp lép" carries a strong negative connotation of abuse of power and is often used in contexts discussing social injustice, corruption, or unethical behavior by those in authority.

Variants and Related Words

• Ốp (v): to press, to force. Can be used similarly but is less specific than "ốp lép".
• Chèn ép (v): to oppress, to squeeze. A close synonym often used in similar contexts.
• Bắt nạt (v): to bully. A more general term for bullying, not necessarily involving positional power.

Synonyms

• Bully: To use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone.
• Oppress: To keep someone in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.
• Intimidate: To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
• Domineer: To assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.

Related Idioms

• While "ốp lép" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, the concept is central to phrases like:
  • Cậy quyền cậy thế: To rely on one's power and position (to act unfairly).

    • Kẻ cậy quyền cậy thế thích ốp lép người khác. (Those who rely on their power and position like to bully others.)