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oppression meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of oppression at MeaningMonkey.org. oppression meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.OPPRESSION noun
Definition of oppression (noun)
- the act of subjugating by cruelty
- "the tyrant's oppression of the people"
- synonyms: subjugation
- the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority
- "after years of oppression they finally revolted"
- a feeling of being oppressed
- synonyms: oppressiveness
Source: Princeton University Wordnet