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oppression
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/ ÉĖprÉŹ Én /
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Definition of oppression
noun
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
an act or instance of oppressing or subjecting to cruel or unjust impositions or restraints.
the state of being oppressed.
the feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles, adverse conditions, anxiety, etc.
OTHER WORDS FOR oppression
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OTHER WORDS FROM oppression
nonĀ·opĀ·presĀ·sion, nounpreĀ·opĀ·presĀ·sion, nounself-opĀ·presĀ·sion, nounWords nearby oppression
oppositional disorder, oppositionist, opposition research, oppress, oppressed, oppression, oppressive, oppressor, opprobrious, opprobrium, oppugn
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How to use oppression in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for oppression
oppression
/ (ÉĖprÉŹÉn) /
noun
the act of subjugating by cruelty, force, etc or the state of being subjugated in this way
the condition of being afflicted or tormented
the condition of having something lying heavily on one's mind, imagination, etc
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