Psychological Effects Of Oppression

verb to keep (someone) in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust or cruel exercise of authority

• The dictator used his power to oppress the citizens and suppress their freedoms.
• The boss tries to oppress us by giving us too much work to do.
• Don't let anyone oppress you and make you feel small.
• The dark clouds seemed to oppress the landscape, casting a shadow over everything.

noun a prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control

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