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Repression

noun

/rɪˈpreʃən/

Meaning

the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.

The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.

suppression, oppression, subjugation, constraint

liberation, freedom, expression, release

political repression, state repression, brutal repression, repression of rights

a group of people officially delegated to perform a function or make decisions

a small or minor fault or sin

The general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money in an economy over time.

The action or fact of forming a united whole; unity and solidarity.

money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs

rice grains that are still in their hulls; unhusked rice