repression — the 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/
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
Parent suppressing child's creativity
From repression through depression to bold expression
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Latin, combining the prefix re- (again) and pressus (pressed, pushed), literally meaning 'to press down again'. The term evolved from its physical sense of pressing down to denote political oppression and psychological suppression.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + press- (from Latin pressus, meaning to press or push down) + -ion (suffix indicating an action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“After years of repression, he finally admitted his secret love for K-pop boy bands.”
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