Definition of oppression

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • oppression is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • oppression is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • oppression is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of oppression


  • a feeling of being oppressed (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. oppressiveness
  • the act of subjugating by cruelty (noun)

    Examples

    1. the tyrant's oppression of the people

    Synonyms

    1. subjugation
  • the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: (noun)

    Examples

    1. after years of oppression they finally revolted

See definition of oppression in Merriam Webster