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1. oppression

noun. ['əˈprɛʃən'] the act of subjugating by cruelty.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • oppression (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • oppression (French)

Rhymes with Oppression

  • transgression
  • misimpression
  • indiscretion
  • decompression
  • retrocession
  • nonaggression
  • repossession
  • progression
  • expression
  • discretion
  • compression
  • suppression
  • succession
  • repression
  • regression
  • profession
  • procession
  • precession
  • intercession
  • impression
  • digression
  • depression
  • confession
  • concession
  • secession
  • recession
  • possession
  • obsession
  • aggression
  • accession

How do you pronounce oppression?

Pronounce oppression as əˈprɛʃən.

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2. oppression

noun. ['əˈprɛʃən'] a feeling of being oppressed.

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Etymology

  • oppression (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • oppression (French)

3. oppression

noun. ['əˈprɛʃən'] the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted".

Etymology

  • oppression (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • oppression (French)