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[あっ()·せい()]
assei
noun

English Meaning(s) for 圧制

noun
  1. oppression; tyranny; despotism

Definition and Synonyms for 圧制

Oppression the act of subjugating by cruelty
Synonyms: 制圧, 圧制, 圧迫, 強圧, 弾圧
Oppression a feeling of being oppressed
Synonyms: 制圧, 圧制, 圧迫, 弾圧, 抑圧, 横暴, 苛斂, 虐待
Oppression the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:
Synonyms: 制圧, 圧制, 圧政, 圧迫, 弾圧, 抑圧, 横暴, 苛斂, 虐待
Absolutism dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Synonyms: 圧制, 圧政, 暴政, 苛政, 虐政

Meanings for each kanji in 圧制

» pressure; push; overwhelm; oppress; dominate
» system; law; rule

Categories 圧制 is a member of

Persecution the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
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Depression sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
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Subjugation forced submission to control by others
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Ascendance the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 圧制

Sample Sentences for 圧制

They rose against oppression.
He defies the present government which is no less oppressive than its predecessor.
The people revolted against the tyranny.

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