Similar Words

— refractory
— refresh
— refreshed
— refreshing
— refreshment
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— represent
— representation
— representative
— representatives
— repress
— repressed
— repressive
— reprisal
— reproach
— reversal
— reverse
— reversed
— reversion

Misspelling

epression, reepreession, reppression, repre?ion, represion, repressiion, repressio, repressiom, repressionn, repressioon, repressoin, repressssion, reprezzion, rreprression

Repression — synonyms, definition

1. repression (Noun)

24 synonyms

burden coercion complex compulsion constraint delusion demand duress fixation force hang-up insecurity intimidation mania neurosis obligation obsession persuasion phobia pressure • • •

3 definitions

repression (Noun) — A state of forcible subjugation. ex. "the long repression of Christian sects"

repression (Noun) — (psychiatry) the classical defence mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious.

repression (Noun) — The act of repressing; control by holding down. ex. "his goal was the repression of insolence"

9 types of

control defence defence mechanism defence reaction defense defense mechanism defense reaction subjection subjugation