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Repression
01
répression, oppression
the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
Exemples
The government 's repression of the protests led to widespread condemnation from the international community.
La répression des manifestations par le gouvernement a conduit à une condamnation généralisée de la communauté internationale.
Acts of repression against political activists have increased in recent months.
Les actes de répression contre les militants politiques ont augmenté ces derniers mois.
02
répression
the act of repressing; control by holding down
Exemples
She exercised repression over her temper in meetings.
Repression of emotions can lead to stress.
03
répression
(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
Exemples
Freud described repression as a fundamental defense mechanism.
Childhood trauma may be stored through repression.
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