Oppressed
/əˈprɛst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Subjected to unjust or cruel treatment, especially by a government or authority.
The constitution protects citizens from being oppressed by the state.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts involving civil rights and protections against systemic injustice.
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