repression
Translation
repression, suppression, oppression, inhibition
Examples
The government was accused of political repression.
The government was accused of political repression.
He suffered from emotional repression as a child.
He suffered from emotional repression as a child.
Grammar Patterns
((repression of sth.)) the act of controlling people or feelings by force The government was accused of repression of dissent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suppression, oppression, restraint; Antonyms: freedom, liberation
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'premere' (to press). It literally means 'to press back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'pressing back' feelings or people to keep them down.