Oppression Synonyms

23 oppression synonyms include persecution, abuse, maltreatment, ill treatment, tyranny, despotism, repression, suppression, subjection, and subjugation. Oppression is a noun, and its antonyms are freedom and democracy. Here are some additional synonyms for "oppression" with example sentences.

Another word for Oppression

23 other ways to say oppression.

  • wretchedness       
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  • tyranny  
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  • suppression  
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  • suffering
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  • subjugation  
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  • subjection  
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  • ruthlessness  
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  • repression
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  • persecution  
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  • pain
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  • misery  
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  • maltreatment  
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  • injustice
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  • ill treatment  
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  • harshness  
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  • hardship
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  • exploitation
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  • enslavement  
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  • despotism  
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  • cruelty  
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  • brutality  
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  • anguish  
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  • abuse
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Use oppression in a Sentence

History is filled with oppression stories.

Many indigenous cultures have faced historical oppression, but they continue to resist and thrive.

oppression leads to resistance and conflict.

They fought against years of oppression.