noun
a prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
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The government's policies have been criticized for perpetuating oppression against minority groups.
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It's not right how they're treating people, it's like they're just adding to the oppression.
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The system is straight up oppressing us, it's not fair at all.
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The weight of oppression felt like a heavy burden on their shoulders, suffocating their spirits.