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Repression
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Unterdrückung, Repression
the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
Beispiele
Repression of free speech has stifled public debate and criticism in the country.
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the act of restraining, controlling, or holding something down
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Repression of fears allowed him to focus on his work.
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a defense mechanism in which distressing impulses, memories, or thoughts are unconsciously kept out of conscious awareness to reduce anxiety
Beispiele
Psychotherapy often seeks to uncover repressed memories.
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