repression
rep
ˈrip
rip
re
re
ssion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ɹɪpɹˈɛʃən/

Definice a význam slova „repression“ v angličtině

01

represe, útlak

the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
example
Příklady
The government 's repression of the protests led to widespread condemnation from the international community.
Potlačení protestů vládou vedlo k rozsáhlému odsouzení ze strany mezinárodního společenství.
Acts of repression against political activists have increased in recent months.
V posledních měsících se zvýšily akty represe vůči politickým aktivistům.
02

represe

the act of repressing; control by holding down
example
Příklady
She exercised repression over her temper in meetings.
Repression of emotions can lead to stress.
03

represe

(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
example
Příklady
Freud described repression as a fundamental defense mechanism.
Childhood trauma may be stored through repression.
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