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
Instead of providing convenience, services and consumption, the regime only inflicts repression, intrusion and censorship.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The goal is not denial or emotional repression.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, Beard met the challenge of political repression with integrity.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Rather than performing as defiance against repression, Vahdat sees singing as an act of strength, resilience and self-protection.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for repression
Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
The goal is not denial or emotional repression.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, Beard met the challenge of political repression with integrity.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Rather than performing as defiance against repression, Vahdat sees singing as an act of strength, resilience and self-protection.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for repression
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repression
Noun
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Both dishes were perfectly prepared al dente and sauced with restraint, unlike many Italian-American eateries.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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As the broader fashion landscape moves away from restraint and toward self-expression, wedding guest dressing is evolving alongside it.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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My professional experience spans multiple disciplines, including serving as a police officer, a business owner and a licensed therapist, which provides me with a well-rounded and versatile skill set.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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The channels will carry soccer, cricket, kabaddi, badminton, wrestling and combat sports including boxing, among other disciplines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Mangione’s defense argued all the backpack evidence should be excluded because Altoona police illegally searched his bag, prompting the judge to hold a nine-day suppression hearing late last year.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Algorithmic wage suppression in gig labor markets.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Amy Lawrence pointed out that, while Arsenal possess that type of player, there is a level of inhibition.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Alcohol relieves social inhibition.—
Jonathan Avery,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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“Repression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repression. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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