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View usage for: (rɪpreʃən) Word forms: plural repressions1. uncountable nounRepression is the use of force to restrict and control a society or other group of people. [disapproval] ...a society conditioned by violence and repression. ...the repressions of the 1930s. Synonyms: subjugation, control, constraint, domination More Synonyms of repression 2. uncountable nounRepression of feelings, especially sexual ones, is a person's unwillingness to allow themselves to have natural feelings and desires. ...the repression of his feelings about men. [+ of] More Synonyms of repression repression in British English (rɪˈprɛʃən) noun1. the act or process of repressing or the condition of being repressed 2. psychoanalysis the subconscious rejection of thoughts and impulses that conflict with conventional standards of conduct suppression (sense 2 ) repression in American English (rɪˈprɛʃən) noun1. a repressing or being repressed 2. Psychiatrya. the mechanism by which ideas, impulses, etc. are repressed b. something repressed in this way Word origin ME repressioun < ML repressioExamples of 'repression' in a sentencerepression Word lists withrepression Psychology terms In other languagesrepression British English: repression NOUN Repression is the use of force to restrict and control a society or other group of people. ...a society conditioned by violence and repression. - American English: repression
- Brazilian Portuguese: repressão
- Chinese: 镇压
- European Spanish: represión
- French: répression
- German: Unterdrückung
- Italian: repressione
- Japanese: 弾圧
- Korean: 억압
- European Portuguese: repressão
- Latin American Spanish: represión
Chinese translation of 'repression' n - (c/u) [of people, country]
镇(鎮)压(壓) (zhènyā) - (c) [of feelings]
压(壓)抑 (yāyì)
a society conditioned by violence and repression Synonyms subjugation control censorship authoritarianism extremely violent repression of opposition Synonyms crushing prohibition quashing dissolution the repression of intense feelings Additional synonymsIt was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation. Synonyms force, pressure, threats, bullying, constraint, intimidation, compulsion, duress, browbeating, strong-arm tactics (informal) Definition repression of natural feelings She feels no constraint in discussing private matters. Synonyms repression, reservation, embarrassment, restraint, inhibition, timidity, diffidence, bashfulnessDefinition a curb or check There are to be tighter controls on land speculation. Synonyms restraint, check, regulation, brake, limitation, curbAdditional synonymsDefinition absolute or tyrannical government a prototypical example of political despotism Synonyms tyranny, dictatorship, oppression, totalitarianism, autocracy, absolutism, autarchy, monocracy They had five centuries of domination by the Romans. Synonyms control, power, rule, authority, influence, command, sway, dictatorship, repression, oppression, suppression, supremacy, mastery, tyranny, ascendancy, subordination, despotism, subjectionDefinition a restraining or being restrained A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power. Synonyms constraint, limitation, inhibition, moderation, hold, control, restriction, prevention, suppression, hindrance, curtailmentDefinition oppressive and unjust government by more than one person I'm the sole victim of her tyranny. Synonyms oppression, cruelty, dictatorship, authoritarianism, reign of terror, despotism, autocracy, absolutism, coercion, high-handedness, harsh discipline, unreasonableness, imperiousness, peremptoriness |