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op·pres·sion
 oppression
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- pronunciation:
pre
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of oppressing, or the condition of being oppressed.
His oppression of his wife worsened after he lost his job.Many Jews fled oppression in Russia and emigrated to the U.S. and parts of Europe.- similar words:
- domination, tyranny
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| definition 2: |
harsh, unfair, burdensome acts or demands by a government or other authority.
His reign was characterized by cruelty and oppression.- antonyms:
- democracy, freedom
- similar words:
- domination, tyranny
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| definition 3: |
a feeling of being unfairly burdened or depressed.
He could not cast off this oppression.- antonyms:
- freedom
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| related words: |
injustice, occupation, violence, yoke |
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