oppression

/ʌprˈɛʃʌn/

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Noun
the act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant''s oppression of the people"
Noun
the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted"
Noun
a feeling of being oppressed

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