CEFR B1

oppression

noun

Meaning

The state of being subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment or control.

Examples

The people suffered under the long years of political oppression.
She wrote a powerful novel about the oppression faced by minority groups.

Synonyms: abuse, domination, persecution, subjugation

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oppression (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈpreʃən/

Definition

The state of being subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment or control.

Examples

The people suffered under the long years of political oppression.
She wrote a powerful novel about the oppression faced by minority groups.
Many activists fight against social and economic oppression.

How to Use oppression

oppression of (prepositional phrase): The act of controlling or mistreating a group of people. — "The report detailed the systematic oppression of ethnic minorities."
under oppression (prepositional phrase): Experiencing harsh control or mistreatment. — "Generations lived under oppression before the revolution."

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