Oppression: Definition with Oppression Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. The act of subjugating by cruelty. "The tyrant's oppression of the people"

Exact synonyms: Subjugation
Generic synonyms: Persecution
Derivative terms: Oppress

2. Noun. The state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:. "After years of oppression they finally revolted"

Generic synonyms: Subjection, Subjugation
Specialized synonyms: Yoke

3. Noun. A feeling of being oppressed.

Exact synonyms: Oppressiveness
Generic synonyms: Depression
Specialized synonyms: Weight
Derivative terms: Oppressive

1. n. The act of oppressing, or state of being oppressed.

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