Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repression
noun
/rɪˈprɛʃ.ən/
Definition
The act of holding back or suppressing thoughts, feelings, or desires.
Examples
- The repression of her emotions made it hard for her to connect with others.
- Many artists express themselves as a response to societal repression.
- He felt a sense of repression during the authoritarian regime.
Meaning
Repression refers to the psychological process where unwanted or distressing thoughts and memories are kept out of conscious awareness.
Synonyms
- suppression
- stifling
- subjugation
- restraint
- constriction
