definition of
oppression

[1] #1 oppression n. [subjugation] the act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant's oppression of the people". wn

[2] #2 oppression n. the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted". wn

[3] #3 oppression n. [oppressiveness] a feeling of being oppressed. wn