oppression
Definition
- n. the act of subjugating by cruelty
- n. the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted"
- n. a feeling of being oppressed
Word forms
- Plural
- oppressions
Example sentences
n.
The oppression faced by the citizens led to protests for their rights.
n.
The doctor explained that the feeling of oppression in the chest could be a sign of anxiety.