Translation meaning & definition of the word "oppression" into French language

noun

1. The act of subjugating by cruelty

• "The tyrant's oppression of the people"

synonym:
• oppression
,
• subjugation

1. L'acte de subjuguer par la cruauté

• "L'oppression du peuple par le tyran"

synonyme:
• oppression
,
• subjugation

2. The state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted"

synonym:
• oppression

2. L'état d'être maintenu par un usage injuste de la force ou de l'autorité: "après des années d'oppression, ils se sont finalement révoltés"

synonyme:
• oppression

3. A feeling of being oppressed

synonym:
• oppression
,
• oppressiveness

3. Un sentiment d'oppression

synonyme:
• oppression
,
• oppressivité

Examples of using

George Eliot is subtly subversive: there are have-nots on every fringe, and her women collaborate in exquisitely detailed mutual oppression.

George Eliot est subtilement subversive : il y a des nécessiteux dans tous les bords et ses personnages féminins collaborent à une oppression mutuelle détaillée de manière exquise.

Ethnic minorities struggle against prejudice, poverty, and oppression.

Les minorités ethniques luttent contre les préjugés, la pauvreté et l'oppression.