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oppression vs persecution

persecution vs oppression

oppression and persecution both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oppression Yes No No No
persecution Yes No No No
As nouns, persecution is a hypernym of oppression; that is, persecution is a word with a broader meaning than oppression:
  • oppression: the act of subjugating by cruelty
  • persecution: the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
oppression (noun) persecution (noun)
the act of subjugating by cruelty the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
a feeling of being oppressed
the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:
Difference between oppression and persecution

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