oppression

The unjust exercise of authority to restrict civil and political rights.

Systematic mistreatment of individuals based on their race.

Oppression exerted by a colonial power over a colonized territory and its people.

Oppression based on social or economic class.

To take action to stop oppression.

To take action against oppression.

To oppose or withstand oppression.

To experience or be subjected to oppression.

To confront or deal with being oppressed.

To get free from a situation of oppression.