Oppression
Synonyms: Persecution, maltreatment, tyranny, repression, subjection, enslavement, cruelty, harshness, injustice, misery, pain, wretchedness, abuse, ill treatment, despotism, suppression, subjugation, exploitation, ruthlessness, brutality, hardship, suffering, and anguish.
Example Sentences
They fought against years of oppression.
Oppression leads to resistance and conflict.
The people endured severe oppression daily.
History is filled with oppression stories.