1The forceful holding down of opposing people or movements by those in power; oppression; suppression.
その時代、政府は言論を厳しく弾圧した。
In that era, the government harshly suppressed free speech.
弾圧を受けても、人々は抗議をやめなかった。
Even under suppression, the people did not stop protesting.
歴史上、多くの宗教が弾圧された時代があった。
Throughout history there have been eras when many religions were persecuted.