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oppression

unterdrücken

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noun

(THE STATE OF BEING OPPRESSED)

die Unterdrückung

Die Unterdrückung der Minderheit ist ein großes Problem. - The oppression of the minority is a big problem.

(A FEELING OF BEING OPPRESSED)

der Druck

Ich fühle mich unter Druck. - I feel oppressed.

(A STATE OF BEING RULED BY A TYRANT)

die Tyrannei

Die Tyrannei des Diktators ist bekannt. - The oppression of the dictator is well-known.

(A STATE OF BEING FORCED TO DO SOMETHING)

der Zwang

Ich fühle mich unter Zwang. - I feel oppressed.

verb

(TO TREAT SOMEONE UNFAIRLY)

unterdrücken

Die Regierung unterdrückt die Opposition. - The government oppresses the opposition.

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