oppression
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The unjust or cruel use of power to control or mistreat a group of people.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
freedom
liberation
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The novel explores one family's struggle to survive under decades of political _____."
Answer: oppression
In your own words, what does "oppression" mean?
The unjust or cruel use of power to control or mistreat a group of people.
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