Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recalque
noun
[heh-KAHL-kee]
Definition
Repression in psychology; the act of suppressing or inhibiting one’s thoughts, feelings, or desires.
Examples
- He experienced recalque regarding his childhood memories.
- Recalque often leads to emotional distress if left unaddressed.
Meaning
Recalque refers to a psychological mechanism where uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are kept out of conscious awareness.
Synonyms
- suppression
- repression
- inhibition