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
The coup and repression Runaway inflation and escalating political violence by leftist and far-right armed groups paved the way for the coup against President María Estela Martínez on March 24, 1976.
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Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
At first, some saw America and Israel’s intervention as a sign of hope—a possible escape from economic ruin and social repression.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.
—Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Regimes react because music, particularly in moments of repression, becomes a power multiplier.
—Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
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Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
At first, some saw America and Israel’s intervention as a sign of hope—a possible escape from economic ruin and social repression.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.
—Chuck Devore, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Regimes react because music, particularly in moments of repression, becomes a power multiplier.
—Christina Hioureas, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repression
Noun
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The city isn’t well-positioned to raise the money to address this fact in a sensible way, given limits on its taxing authority and current budgetary restraints.—
Kevin Cole,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutor argued that Officer Noonan showed restraint that day, only shooting when Fitzsimmons performed the tap-rack and pointed the gun.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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These early routines introduced him to the discipline and rhythms of business.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Oftentimes, it is seen as some sort of precious art form, maybe something in the realm of ballet that requires real discipline.—
Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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At least 80% of voters support photo ID, polling that Republicans have repeatedly pointed to as the Senate debates the SAVE America Act, an election bill that Democrats claim is an attempt at voter suppression.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Use the cardboard method as your baseline weed suppression across garden beds, then spot-treat any weeds that push through with the vinegar spray.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each spring, otherwise reasonable home cooks lose all inhibitions at the first sight of ramps at the farmers market.—
Kelly Vaughan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Metallica plays on the stereo while Garcia and Huerta operate like two rock stars with no inhibitions in the kitchen.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Repression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repression. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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