Cruel oppression Synonyms

Definitions for Cruel


  • (adjective) having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others
  • (adjective) difficult to endure
  • (adjective) hard to accept or bear especially emotionally

Definitions for Oppression


  • (noun) a state or spell of low spirits
  • (noun) the act of subjugating by cruelty
  • (noun) the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority : "after years of oppression they finally revolted"