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Repression
01
repressão, opressão
the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
Exemplos
The government 's repression of the protests led to widespread condemnation from the international community.
A repressão dos protestos pelo governo levou a uma condenação generalizada da comunidade internacional.
Acts of repression against political activists have increased in recent months.
Atos de repressão contra ativistas políticos aumentaram nos últimos meses.
02
repressão
the act of repressing; control by holding down
Exemplos
She exercised repression over her temper in meetings.
Repression of emotions can lead to stress.
03
repressão
(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
Exemplos
Freud described repression as a fundamental defense mechanism.
Childhood trauma may be stored through repression.
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