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depression vs oppression

oppression vs depression

depression and oppression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depression Yes No No No
oppression Yes No No No
As nouns, oppression is a hyponym of depression; that is, oppression is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than depression:
  • depression: sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
  • oppression: a feeling of being oppressed
depression (noun) oppression (noun)
pushing down the act of subjugating by cruelty
sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy a feeling of being oppressed
a sunken or depressed geological formation the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:
angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
Difference between depression and oppression

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