opresión

oppression

noun oh-preh-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin oppressio

Usage Note

Opresión denotes the systematic cruel or unjust use of authority or power over others. It is the standard term in political, historical, and social-justice discourse. It can also refer to a physical sensation of tightness or pressure, as in opresión en el pecho (chest tightness) — a medical symptom worth knowing. The plural is opresiones.

Examples

"Lucharon contra la opresión del gobierno."

Natural Translation

They fought against the government's oppression.

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