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oppression vs subjection

subjection vs oppression

oppression and subjection both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oppression Yes No No No
subjection Yes No No No
As nouns, subjection is a hypernym of oppression; that is, subjection is a word with a broader meaning than oppression:
  • oppression: the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:
  • subjection: forced submission to control by others
Other hypernyms of oppression include subjugation.
oppression (noun) subjection (noun)
the act of subjugating by cruelty the act of conquering
a feeling of being oppressed forced submission to control by others
the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:
Difference between oppression and subjection

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