oppression

oppression

CEFR: C1-C2 /op-pres-sion/ [ah0.p.r.eh1.sh.ah0.n]

Oppression is when a group or a person takes power and controls the people with less power in a cruel or unfair way. Oppression is the act of using power in a hurtful way. If your grandparents lived through oppression, they have likely lived very hard days, and deserve a great deal of respect.

Example Sentences:
Nowadays, you often hear more and more about the oppression of Native Americans by the pilgrims.