Keywords: repression, oppression, repress, oppress

Sign Definition

As a Noun

1. The use of force to restrict and control a person or a group of people, especially the people of a country. English = repression.
2. The unfair or cruel treatment of a person or a group of people. English = oppression.

As a Verb or Adjective

1. To use force to restrict and control a person or a group of people, especially the people of a country. English = repress, keep under one's thumb.
2. To treat a person or a group of people unfairly or cruelly. English = oppress.