Historical Oppression Vocabulary

verb to subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs

• The government has been accused of allowing certain groups to persecute minority communities.
• She felt like her boss was persecuting her by giving her all the difficult tasks.
• I can't believe they're still persecuting that poor guy for something he didn't even do.
• Her guilt persecuted her like a relentless shadow, following her every move.

adjective describing something that oppresses or restricts freedom or expression

• The government's repressive policies restricted freedom of speech.
• Living under a repressive regime can be suffocating.
• I can't stand this repressive nonsense anymore!
• Her repressive attitude towards creativity stifled the team's innovation.