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Meaning
Noun
●
In Social justice & Violence:
The
exercise
of
authority
or power in a
burdensome
,
cruel
, or
unjust
manner.
●
In Violence:
The
act
of
oppressing
, or the
state of being
oppressed.
●
In Violence:
A
feeling
of being oppressed.
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Origin
oppression
English
oppression
Middle English (1100-1500)
oppression
French
oppressio
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Persecution
Subjugation
Injustice
Racism
Marginalization
Discrimination
Tyranny
Violence
Inequality
Bigotry
Mistreatment
Sexism
Prejudice
Brutality
Domination
Marginalisation
Abuse
Injustices
Cruelty
Dehumanization
Slavery
Alienation
Patriarchy
Poverty
Enslavement
Exploitation
Imperialism
Torture
Suffering
Hatred
Subordination
Struggle
Humiliation
Harassment
Evil
Apartheid
Conflict
Objectification
Segregation
Colonialism
Genocide
Equality
Struggles
Ideology
Homophobia
Dispossession
Hostility
Stereotyping
Misery
Inequalities
Corruption
Racial
Intimidation
Fear
Racial Discrimination
Police Brutality
Institutional Racism
More
Rhymes
Neshen
Session
Obsession
Recession
Possession
Depression
Expression
Impression
Oppression
Compression
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