English · Word Candidate

oppression

/əˈpɹɛʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: oppressions

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

việc sử dụng quyền lực một cách gò bó, tàn bạo hoặc không công bằng

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Noun

Examples

Oh, by what plots, by what forswearings, betrayings, oppressions, imprisonments, tortures, poisonings, and under what reasons of state and politic subtilty, have these forenamed kings […] pulled the vengeance of God upon themselves […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động áp bức hoặc trạng thái bị áp bức

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Noun

Examples

Extreme freedom is followed by extreme oppression, said Plato.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “oppression” mean?

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

Is “oppression” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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