oppression
noun
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
self-oppression
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a word derived from
oppression.
Example Sentences
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I understand your desire to get pregnant “the old-fashioned way,” but if that’s not strictly possible, remaining invested starts to look like self-oppression by holding onto a culturally imposed idea of how things should be.
From Slate ● Jan. 4, 2021
