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Repression
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repressie
the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
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repressie
the act of repressing; control by holding down
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repressie
(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
Voorbeeld
The government's repression of the protests led to widespread condemnation from the international community.
Repression of free speech has stifled public debate and criticism in the country.
The regime used brutal repression to maintain its grip on power.
Acts of repression against political activists have increased in recent months.
The history of the nation is marked by periods of severe repression under authoritarian rule.
