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Repression
01
repressione, oppressione
the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
Esempi
The history of the nation is marked by periods of severe repression under authoritarian rule.
02
the act of restraining, controlling, or holding something down
Esempi
Repression of impulses is sometimes necessary for safety.
03
a defense mechanism in which distressing impulses, memories, or thoughts are unconsciously kept out of conscious awareness to reduce anxiety
Esempi
Anxiety can result from the repression of certain thoughts.
Albero Lessicale
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