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oppression meaning in Bengali

জুলুম julum

/-ɛ-/ [-ɛ̞̈-]UK/əˈpɹɛʃən/

oppression in Bengali: জুলুম (julum), নিপীড়ন (nipiṛon), উত্পীড়ন (utpiṛon), প্রজাপীড়ন (projapiṛon). In English, oppression means the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

Bengali words for oppression

act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed
জুলুম julum, নিপীড়ন nipiṛon, উত্পীড়ন utpiṛon, প্রজাপীড়ন projapiṛon

English meaning of oppression

  1. noun The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
  2. noun The act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed.
  3. noun A feeling of being oppressed. Special usage may include a sense of heaviness or obstruction in the body or mind; depression; dullness; lassitude.

Full definition of oppression

oppression in a sentence

  • Extreme freedom is followed by extreme oppression, said Plato.
  • Our oppression was lifted by the reappearance of the sun.

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Questions about oppression in Bengali

What is the meaning of oppression in Bengali?
Oppression in Bengali is জুলুম (julum), নিপীড়ন (nipiṛon), উত্পীড়ন (utpiṛon), প্রজাপীড়ন (projapiṛon).
oppression এর বাংলা অর্থ কী?
Oppression: জুলুম (julum), নিপীড়ন (nipiṛon), উত্পীড়ন (utpiṛon), প্রজাপীড়ন (projapiṛon).
What does oppression mean in English?
Oppression means the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.

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