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Repression
01
represión, opresión
the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
Ejemplos
The government 's repression of the protests led to widespread condemnation from the international community.
La represión de las protestas por parte del gobierno provocó una condena generalizada de la comunidad internacional.
Acts of repression against political activists have increased in recent months.
Los actos de represión contra activistas políticos han aumentado en los últimos meses.
02
represión
the act of repressing; control by holding down
Ejemplos
She exercised repression over her temper in meetings.
Repression of emotions can lead to stress.
03
represión
(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
Ejemplos
Freud described repression as a fundamental defense mechanism.
Childhood trauma may be stored through repression.
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