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repressionthe action of subduing someone or something by force; the practice of restraining thoughts, feelings, or desires

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of subduing someone or something by force; the practice of restraining thoughts, feelings, or desires

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpreʃən/

Korean meaning: 억압, 탄압; (감정이나 욕구의) 억제

Korean pronunciation: 리**프레**션

Example Sentences

  • The therapist explained that emotional repression could lead to stress-related illnesses.
  • His mother's repression of his video game habits only made him want to play more secretly.
  • The historical museum displayed artifacts from periods of political repression.

repression

NOUN

//rɪˈpreʃən//

the action of subduing someone or something by force; the practice of restraining thoughts, feelings, or desires

repression concept
💡 Concept

Parent suppressing child's creativity

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repression rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From repression through depression to bold expression

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈpreʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈpreʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootpress
Suffix--ion

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, '다시 눌러서 밑으로 밀어넣다'는 의미에서 시작되어 정치적 탄압이나 심리적 억압을 뜻하게 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

depressionexpressionimpressionconfession
depression
expression
impression
confession

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📝Examples

The therapist explained that emotional repression could lead to stress-related illnesses.

😄 Fun example

His mother's repression of his video game habits only made him want to play more secretly.

The historical museum displayed artifacts from periods of political repression.

😄 Fun example

After years of repression, he finally admitted his secret love for K-pop boy bands.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

oppressionsuppressionsubjugationrestraintinhibition

Antonyms

liberationfreedomexpression

Related

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