repression
[noun]
Synonyms: subjugation, constraint, control, despotism, domination, restraint, suppression, tyranny

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Contrasted words: emboldening, encouragement, support
Related Words: check, control, curb, restraint, crushing, quelling, subdual, extinction, smothering, limitation, restriction

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

re‧pres‧sion /rɪˈpreʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]

1. when someone does not allow themselves to express feelings or desires which they are ashamed of, especially sexual ones – used when you think someone should express these feelings:
sexual repression
repression of
the repression of desire

2. cruel and severe control of a large group of people ⇒ suppression, oppression
repression of
brutal repression of members of the Communist party

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

repression
noun
I. using force to control people
ADJ. extreme, massive, severe | bloody, brutal, ruthless | political | government, military, police, state
VERB + REPRESSION suffer (from) The trade unions suffered brutal repression after the coup.
subject (sb/sth) to Reports claimed that civilians were being subjected to ruthless repression.
PREP. ~ against repression against ethnic minorities
~ by repression by the state
PHRASES a target for/of repression

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

repression
II. controlling strong emotions/desires
ADJ. emotional, sexual

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲