 oppression |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of subjugating by cruelty | |
| Synonyms: | subjugation | |
| Examples: | "the tyrant's oppression of the people" |
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| Related terms: | persecution oppress | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority | |
| Examples: | : "after years of oppression they finally revolted" |
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| Related terms: | subjugation yoke | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a feeling of being oppressed | |
| Synonyms: | oppressiveness | |
| Related terms: | depression weight | |
| Similar spelling: |
oppress oppressive oppressor oppressively oppressed |
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