Repression (Noun)
Meaning 1
(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The act of repressing; control by holding down; "his goal was the repression of insolence".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 3
A state of forcible subjugation; "the long repression of Christian sects".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The government's repression of the opposition party was a major concern for human rights activists.
- The history of the country was marked by centuries of repression of minority groups.
- The long repression of the people's desire for freedom finally ended with the revolution.
- The dictator's regime was known for its brutal repression of any form of dissent.
- The book explored the theme of repression of emotions and its consequences on mental health.