oppression — cruel or unjust treatment or control
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: cruel or unjust treatment or control
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpreʃən/
Korean meaning: 억압, 탄압
Korean pronunciation: 어**프레**션
Example Sentences
- The students protested against the oppression of homework monsters.
- Historical oppression led to many social movements.
- My cat believes that feeding time delays are a form of oppression.
oppression
NOUN//əˈpreʃən//
cruel or unjust treatment or control
An oppression scene shows authority crushing individual freedom with overwhelming force
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Within oppression, hope's expression breaks through depression and suppression—the silent resistance that cannot be extinguished
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Origin
From Latin 'oppressus', past participle of 'opprimere', meaning to press down or burden. The word combines the prefix 'op-' (against) with 'premere' (to press).
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“The students protested against the oppression of homework monsters.”
“Historical oppression led to many social movements.”
“My cat believes that feeding time delays are a form of oppression.”
“The organization works to end economic oppression worldwide.”
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