NounSocial issues, Politics, Human rights
Usage Frequency7.0/10
Meanings
01
The exercise of authority or power in a cruel or unjust manner.
নিষ্ঠুর বা অন্যায়ভাবে কর্তৃত্ব বা ক্ষমতার প্রয়োগ।
Often used in the context of political or social injustice in English and Bangla.02
The state of being subject to unjust treatment or control.
অন্যায় আচরণ বা নিয়ন্ত্রণের শিকার হওয়ার অবস্থা।
This meaning is frequently used when describing marginalized groups in English and Bangla.Examples
"The people rose up against the oppressions of the ruling regime."
শাসকগোষ্ঠীর অত্যাচারের বিরুদ্ধে জনগণ জেগে উঠেছিল।
"They suffered countless oppressions under the dictator's rule."
তারা স্বৈরশাসকের শাসনামলে অগণিত নিপীড়ন সহ্য করেছে।
"Fighting against oppressions is a moral imperative."
নির্যাতনের বিরুদ্ধে লড়াই করা একটি নৈতিক বাধ্যবাধকতা।
Phrases & Idioms
"Under the yoke of oppressions"
Meaning
Being subjected to harsh and unjust treatment.
কঠোর ও অন্যায় আচরণের শিকার হওয়া।
Example
"The country remained under the yoke of oppressions for decades."
দেশটি কয়েক দশক ধরে নিপীড়নের অধীনে ছিল।
"Fight against oppressions"
Meaning
To actively oppose and resist unjust treatment.
সক্রিয়ভাবে বিরোধিতা করা এবং অন্যায় আচরণের প্রতিরোধ করা।
Example
"They dedicated their lives to the fight against oppressions."
তারা তাদের জীবন নিপীড়নের বিরুদ্ধে লড়াইয়ে উৎসর্গ করেছিল।
Quick Info
Origin
From Middle English 'oppressioun', from Old French 'oppression', from Latin 'oppressio'.
Word Forms
baseoppression
pluraloppressions
present_participleoppressing
past_tenseoppressed
past_participleoppressed
gerundoppressing
possessiveoppression's
AI Learning Tip
Consider discussing the role of resistance movements in challenging oppressions.
নির্যাতনকে চ্যালেঞ্জ জানাতে প্রতিরোধ আন্দোলনের ভূমিকা নিয়ে আলোচনা করার কথা বিবেচনা করুন।
Famous Quotes
"No one has the right to subject another human being to oppressions."
— Nelson Mandela
"The duty of youth is to challenge corruption."
— Kurt Cobain
Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Confusing 'oppressions' with 'depressions'.
✓ 'Oppressions' refers to unjust treatment, while 'depressions' refers to a mental health condition.
❌ Using 'oppression' as a countable noun incorrectly.
✓ 'Oppression' is generally uncountable, but 'oppressions' (plural) can refer to multiple instances of it.
❌ Misspelling 'oppressions'.
✓ The correct spelling is 'oppressions'.