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Repression

Definition

(formal) The act of controlling or restricting something, especially a feeling, thought, or activity, often in a way that is considered unfair or unjust; the state of being suppressed or held back.

Example Sentences

1The government's repression of free speech has been widely criticized by human rights organizations.
2Is the repression of dissenting voices a necessary measure to maintain social order, or is it a form of censorship?
3The psychologist argued that the patient's repression of traumatic memories was a defense mechanism that hindered their recovery.
4The company's repression of whistleblowers has led to a culture of fear and silence among employees.
5Historians have long debated the role of repression in shaping the social and cultural norms of totalitarian regimes.

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