oppression

Definitions

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

A state of being subject to unjust treatment or control.

A sense of heaviness or mental distress.

Examples

The citizens rose up to fight against years of systemic oppression.

History is filled with stories of people struggling to break free from the chains of political oppression.

Synonyms

persecution tyranny subjugation domination maltreatment injustice repression

Antonyms

liberty freedom emancipation justice autonomy democracy fairness