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repression

[rΙͺˈpreΚƒn]

πŸ“– Definition

n. using force to control a group of people and limit their freedom; controlling strong emotions and desires and not allowing them to be expressed

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πŸ’¬ Example Sentence

Despite the setbacks, she never lost repression for a better future.

πŸ“ Word Roots & Related

repress vt.

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