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oppression definition

op·pres·sion (ə pres̸h′ən)

noun

  1. an oppressing or being oppressed
  2. a thing that oppresses
  3. a feeling of being weighed down, as with worries or problems; physical or mental distress

Etymology: OFr < L oppressio

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oppression Synonyms

oppression

n.

  1. Organized cruelty

    tyranny, hardness, domination, coercion, dictatorship, fascism, persecution, severity, harshness, subjugation, abusiveness, abuse, subduing, conquering, overthrowing, compulsion, force, forcibleness, torment, military control, martial law; see also cruelty.

    Antonyms freedom*, liberalism*, voluntary control.

  2. Low spirits

    melancholy, weariness, worry; see depression 2, grief 1.


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oppression Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • woman: The oppression of women is rooted in class society.

Possessives

  • woman: Nor did I detect the ' powerful protestations against women's oppression ' suggested by John.

Converse of object

  • resist: This broad scope denies people the right to resist oppression, even to struggle against dictatorship.

Adjective modifier

  • brutal: All those 10 new European countries some of them have suffered the most terrible brutal oppression under the old Soviet Union.

Noun used with modifier

  • gender: Women's own lives can be seen to articulate both private and public domains of gender oppression.
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oppression quotes

  The only time it isn't good for you is when you write or when you fight.You have to do that cold.But it always helps my shooting. Modern life, too, is often a mechanical oppression and liquor is the only mechanical relief. 394

-Hemingway, Ernest Millar

   Every man who comes to England is entitled to the protection of the English law, whatever oppression he may heretofore have suffered, and whatever may be the colour of his skin, whether it is black or whether it is white.

-Mansfield,William Murray, 1st Earl

I may boldly speak In right, though proud oppression will not hear me!

-Otway,Thomas

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