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Oppression

/əˈprɛʃən/
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(noun) The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

They rose against oppression.
She reached against oppression.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The civil rights movement fought against the systematic ____ of marginalized communities.

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