Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Oppression has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted"
"After years of living under the cruel rule of a tyrant, the villagers united to overthrow their oppressors."
a feeling of being oppressed
"The oppressive heat made everyone feel drained and hopeless."
The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
"The villagers whispered about the tyrant's oppression as he seized their harvest and punished any dissent without trial."