Pronunciation: /əˈprɛʃən/
noun a prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
A1 Some people face oppression because of their race or gender.
A2 Oppression can take many forms, such as discrimination or unfair treatment.
B1 Social movements often arise to fight against oppression and promote equality.
B2 The government's policies have been criticized for perpetuating oppression in certain communities.
C1 Systemic oppression can be deeply ingrained in societal structures and institutions.
C2 The artist's work explores themes of oppression and resistance in a thought-provoking way.
formal The government's policies have been criticized for perpetuating oppression against minority groups.
informal It's not right how they're treating people, it's like they're just adding to the oppression.
slang The system is straight up oppressing us, it's not fair at all.
figurative The weight of oppression felt like a heavy burden on their shoulders, suffocating their spirits.
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