repression

[US]/rɪ'preʃən/
[UK]/rɪ'prɛʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the process of suppressing or restraining emotions or behaviors

Phrases & Collocations

political repression

repression of freedom

cultural repression

emotional repression

repression of speech

Example Sentences

emotional repression can lead to psychological issues

repression of freedom of speech

cultural repression can stifle creativity

repression of dissenting voices

repression of human rights

Real-world Examples

The head of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro, condemned the repression.

Source: NPR News October 2018 Collection

But being a cautious politician, he considers a threat of repression more effective than repression itself.”

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But, all that repression needed an outlet.

Source: Crash Course in Drama

There are already worrying signs that the government is ramping up repression.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

That is some white people-level repression, babe.

Source: Our Day Season 2

Business leaders say they wouldn't discuss changes to the pension reforms until he ended violent repression.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2018

Repression, after all, is not the same as reconciliation.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

You'd settle for that? A life filled with repression and denial?

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 1

They state conditions in the island remain unchanged and that repression has worsened.

Source: VOA Standard Speed March 2016 Compilation

His critics say so far, Cuba has responded with more political arrests and repression.

Source: NPR News September 2015 Collection

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