Opresión (en. Oppression)

/o.pɾeˈsjon/

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Mistreatment or abuse by someone in a position of power.
The boss exercised oppression over his employees, constantly threatening them.
El jefe ejercía opresión sobre sus empleados, amenazándolos constantemente.
Difficult living conditions due to external circumstances.
In that neighborhood, oppression is visible in the lack of opportunities.
En ese barrio, la opresión es visible en la falta de oportunidades.