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

Definizione e significato di "repression"in inglese

Repression
01

repressione, oppressione

the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
example
Esempi
The government 's repression of the protests led to widespread condemnation from the international community.
La repressione delle proteste da parte del governo ha portato a una diffusa condanna da parte della comunità internazionale.
Acts of repression against political activists have increased in recent months.
Gli atti di repressione contro gli attivisti politici sono aumentati negli ultimi mesi.
02

repressione

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

repressione

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