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Definition repression in American English

repression noun

[uncountable] noun
/rɪˈpreʃ(ə)n/
1

the use of force or violence to control people

Synonyms and related words
invade occupy suppress
2

the behavior of someone who refuses to show or admit strong feelings that they have

Synonyms and related words
blank restrained impassive
Definition repression in American English