repression
nounfeminine/ʁɨpɾɨˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
re·pres·são
Definition
The action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, idea, or action.
The government's repression of dissent was widely condemned.
Psychological repression of traumatic memories is a common defense mechanism.
Common collocations
political repressionviolent repressionstate repression
Etymology
Do latim repressio, -onis, derivado de reprimere (reprimir).