oppression
Translation
oppression, persecution, tyranny
Examples
They fought against political oppression.
They fought against political oppression.
She felt a sense of oppression in the crowded room.
She felt a sense of oppression in the crowded room.
Grammar Patterns
oppression of ((sb.)) They fought against the oppression of the people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persecution, tyranny; Antonyms: freedom, liberation
Etymology
From Latin 'oppressio', the noun form of the verb 'opprimere' (to press against).
Memory Tips
This is the state of being 'oppressed'. The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or condition.