Oppression (Noun)
Meaning 1
A feeling of being oppressed.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The government's oppressive regime had been in power for decades, suppressing any form of dissent or opposition.
- The protesters marched through the streets, demanding an end to the oppression of minority groups.
- The novel explores the theme of oppression, highlighting the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.
- The country's history was marked by centuries of oppression, with one group dominating over the others.
- The activists worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the oppression of indigenous peoples and their rights.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
The act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant's oppression of the people".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.