Definition of oppression Oppression
/ʌpɹɛˈʃʌn/ - [upreshun] - op•pres•sion
We found 13 definitions of oppression from 6 different sources.
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What does oppression mean?
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NounPlural: oppressions |
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| oppression - a feeling of being oppressed | ||
| oppressiveness | ||
| depression pushing down; "depression of the space bar on the typewriter" | ||
| oppression - the act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant's oppression of the people" | ||
| subjugation | ||
| persecution the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) | ||
| oppression - the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted" | ||
| subjection, subjugation forced submission to control by others | ||
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Wiktionary 
- oppression (Noun)
The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. - oppression (Noun)
The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed. - oppression (Noun)
A feeling of being oppressed.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- oppression (n.)
The act of oppressing, or state of being oppressed. - oppression (n.)
That which oppresses; a hardship or injustice; cruelty; severity; tyranny. - oppression (n.)
A sense of heaviness or obstruction in the body or mind; depression; dullness; lassitude; as, an oppression of spirits; an oppression of the lungs. - oppression (n.)
Ravishment; rape.
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oppression
The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
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oppression
Oppression causeth rebellion.
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🔤- oppression, noun, singular of oppressions.
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