B1
oppression vs suppression
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| oppressionnoun/əˈpreʃ.ən/ | Meaning cruel and unfair treatment of a group of people by those who have power over them | Goes with political oppression | Example The novel tells the story of a family's long struggle against political oppression. |
| suppressionnoun/səˈpreʃ.ən/ | Meaning The act of using force or power to stop something from happening or being seen. | Goes with — | Example The suppression of the protests shocked people around the world. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The memorial honors the victims of under the old regime.