oppression
//əˈprɛʃən//
Noun
oppressionSingular
oppressionsPlural
1
Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority over others.
The people fought against years of oppression by the government.
2
The state of being subject to such treatment or control.
Many people lived under oppression for decades before gaining their freedom.
3
A feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles or adverse conditions.
She felt a sense of oppression from the weight of her responsibilities.