Repression
01
förtryck, repression
the action of controlling people by means of force or violence
Exempel
Repression of free speech has stifled public debate and criticism in the country.
02
the act of restraining, controlling, or holding something down
Exempel
Repression of fears allowed him to focus on his work.
03
a defense mechanism in which distressing impulses, memories, or thoughts are unconsciously kept out of conscious awareness to reduce anxiety
Exempel
Psychotherapy often seeks to uncover repressed memories.
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