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repression

/rɪˈprɛʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does repression mean?

noun

The act of suppressing or restraining something, especially a feeling or a desire. A state of being forced to keep one's thoughts or feelings hidden.

Example

"The government's repression of free speech led to widespread protests."

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