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La Opresión
Oppression is prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control. It's a strong word used to describe the state of people subjected to an authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. The verb is 'oprimir'.
Examples in context
El pueblo se rebeló contra la opresión.
The people rebelled against oppression.
Vivieron bajo la opresión durante años.
They lived under oppression for years.
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