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repression
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ʁɨpɾɨˈsɐ̃w̃/re·pres·são
Definition
1The action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, idea, or action.
Usage examples
“The government's repression of dissent was widely condemned.”
“Psychological repression of traumatic memories is a common defense mechanism.”
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political repressionviolent repressionstate repression