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
On a recent episode of the Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast, DaCosta told IndieWire that continuing to play with the script wasn’t just about calibrating the levels of performance, repression, and passion simmering just beneath the characters’ exteriors.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
California had the chance to take an historic stand against foreign repression.
—Mohammed Jawad, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
History’s rhythm is steady—accusation, repression, regret.
—Alexis Coe, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In a matter of hours, the pillars of an entire system of repression had not simply collapsed.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
California had the chance to take an historic stand against foreign repression.
—Mohammed Jawad, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
History’s rhythm is steady—accusation, repression, regret.
—Alexis Coe, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In a matter of hours, the pillars of an entire system of repression had not simply collapsed.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repression
Noun
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The civil suit alleged the restraint lasted eight minutes.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Per state guidelines and Ohio Administrative Code, physical restraint must be used as a last resort and only when there is an immediate risk of physical harm to the student or others.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dames’ intention is to turn the headquarters into a creative hub and point of convergence of different disciplines, driven by collaborations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Changing the Kremlin’s understanding of its prospects will require sustained pressure and discipline.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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Researchers noted that men often rely on emotional suppression, while women tend to be more emotionally expressive but can become overwhelmed when caregiving demands are constant.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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God-fearing Florentines initially banned Arabic numerals, but suppression rarely works, particularly if a new technology is capturing people’s imaginations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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But do not confuse its indifference for inhibition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Oct. 2025
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The key is to relax, let go of your inhibitions, and just have fun.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Repression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repression. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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