REPRESSION


Meaning of REPRESSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ rɪpreʃ(ə)n ]

( repressions)

1.

Repression is the use of force to restrict and control a society or other group of people.

...a society conditioned by violence and repression.

= oppression

N-UNCOUNT : also N in pl [ disapproval ]

2.

Repression 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.

N-UNCOUNT

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