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repression

UK
/rɪˈprɛʃ.ən/
US
/rɪˈprɛʃ.ən/

Translations

repressionnoun
repressions
pl
répressionEn psychologie et en parlant d’un sentiment ou d’une impulsion.
His repression of anger often led to emotional outbursts.
La répression de sa colère provoquait souvent des accès émotionnels.
The government's repression of the protestors led to widespread criticism.
La répression des manifestants par le gouvernement a suscité de vives critiques.
refoulementSens psychologique: maintien d’une pensée ou d’un désir hors de la conscience.
Repression of traumatic memories can sometimes lead to psychological issues.
Le refoulement de souvenirs traumatiques peut parfois entraîner des troubles psychologiques.
Synonyms
restraining
subjugation
oppression
stifling
control
inhibition
curtailment
suppression
repressionadjective
more repression
Comp.
most repression
Super.
UK
/rɪˈprɛʃ.ən/
US
/rɪˈprɛʃ.ən/
Used attributively (e.g., "repression policies"), functioning as an adjective meaning ‘relating to repression; repressive’.
répressifS’emploie surtout pour qualifier une politique, une mesure ou une action.
Repression tactics were used throughout the conflict.
Des tactiques répressives ont été utilisées tout au long du conflit.

Definitions

repressionnoun
The action of subduing someone or something by force.
The government's repression of the protestors led to widespread criticism.
The restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc.
His repression of anger often led to emotional outbursts.
In psychology, the process of suppressing a thought or desire in oneself so that it remains unconscious.
Repression of traumatic memories can sometimes lead to psychological issues.
repressionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of repression; repressive (used attributively).
Repression tactics were used throughout the conflict.
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