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repression

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈpreʃən/

repression means: The use of force or strict control to stop people expressing themselves or acting freely.

noun

FORCED CONTROLC1

The use of force or strict control to stop people expressing themselves or acting freely.

  • The people faced severe repression.
  • Political repression forced many writers to leave.
  • The report describes the repression of peaceful protests.

How to use it: repression of something (They condemned the repression of political opposition.)

Similar words: suppression, oppression

Common phrases: political repression, violent repression, repression of something

HIDDEN PAINFUL FEELINGSC1

The unconscious keeping of painful thoughts, memories, or feelings out of your awareness.

  • Repression can hide painful memories.
  • The therapist discussed repression and childhood fear.
  • His theory linked anxiety to the repression of unwanted feelings.

How to use it: repression of something (The lecture explored the repression of painful memories.)

Common phrases: emotional repression, repression of something

Questions about repression

What does repression mean?

The use of force or strict control to stop people expressing themselves or acting freely.

What is repression in other languages?

Türkçe: baskı · Español: represión · Français: répression · Deutsch: Unterdrückung · Italiano: repressione · 日本語: 弾圧

How do you pronounce repression?

It is pronounced /rɪˈpreʃən/.

How do you use repression in a sentence?

The people faced severe repression. Political repression forced many writers to leave.

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