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oppression
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɔ.pɾɨˈsɐ̃w̃/o·pres·são
Definition
1Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control; a feeling of being weighed down or suffocated.
Usage examples
“The regime was accused of oppression against minorities.”
“The oppression in his chest was a symptom of his anxiety.”
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political oppressionsocial oppressionfeel oppressionfight against oppression