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noun
1.
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
2.
an act or instance of oppressing.
3.
the state of being oppressed.
4.
the feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles, adverse conditions, anxiety, etc.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English oppressioun < Middle French < Latin oppressiōn- (stem of oppressiō) a pressing down, equivalent to oppress(us) (see oppress) + -iōn- -ion
1300–50; Middle English oppressioun < Middle French < Latin oppressiōn- (stem of oppressiō) a pressing down, equivalent to oppress(us) (see oppress) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
non·op·pres·sion, noun
pre·op·pres·sion, noun
self-op·pres·sion, noun
Synonyms
1. tyranny, despotism, persecution. 3, 4. hardship, suffering.
1. tyranny, despotism, persecution. 3, 4. hardship, suffering.
Antonyms
1. kindness, justice.
1. kindness, justice.
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