oppression
/əˈpɹɛʃən/ nom B1En français : oppression
- The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
- The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed. · Extreme freedom is followed by extreme oppression, said Plato.
- A feeling of being oppressed. Special usage may include a sense of heaviness or obstruction in the body or mind; depression; dullness; lassitude. · Our oppression was lifted by the reappearance of the sun.
Pluriel oppressions
Apprenez oppression dans de vrais textes
Avec un compte gratuit, survolez n’importe quel mot de la bibliothèque pour voir son sens, écoutez-le lu à voix haute, enregistrez des mots pour des révisions calées sur votre mémoire, et voyez quelle part de chaque livre vous connaissez déjà.