as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
psychologists talking about the repression of anger and how it affects one's health
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Recent Examples of repression
Many are unable to speak openly about people’s suffering from the scars of war and state repression.
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Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The repression has extended to members of the press, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, a nonprofit that tracks media repression globally.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Because domestic repression against nonviolent campaigns increases public sympathy and support for the protesters.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
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Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The repression has extended to members of the press, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, a nonprofit that tracks media repression globally.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
It’s called ‘Spiral’ and it’s set in 1980s Ireland and dripping in folklore, repression and the strangeness of the Irish countryside.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Because domestic repression against nonviolent campaigns increases public sympathy and support for the protesters.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repression
Noun
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With the world facing profound suffering and division, moral voices calling for peace, restraint and sanctity of human life deserve to be protected and amplified, not condemned.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Initially, the couple was arrested on charges of first-degree manslaughter, first-degree unlawful restraint, intentional cruelty to persons, risk of injury to a minor and conspiracy to commit risk of injury to a minor.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The local school board would decide whether cell phones could be used during after-school activities, and the districts would set their own policies on issues such as discipline for violating the policy, lawmakers said.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Both focus on human achievement, discipline and expression.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This hormonal suppression could contribute to fertility challenges in some cases, though researchers noted that human evidence remains mixed and continues to be studied.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control says two single-engine air tankers, two large air tankers, and a multi-mission aircraft and Tava suppression model have been deployed.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, the unique culture of our city often overpowers these inhibitions, and the sight of NYPD officers patrolling as modern-day knights on horseback is a reassuring testament to that strength.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Whereas Phoebe lacks inhibitions, Valerie is plagued by them, and the contrasting sitcom formats of Friends (multi-cam) and The Comeback (mockumentary) call for totally different performance styles.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Repression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repression. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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