Repression Meaning
/ɹəˈpɹɛʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of repressing; state of being repressed.
nounThe involuntary rejection from consciousness of painful or disagreeable ideas, memories, feelings, or impulses.
Sentence Examples
The seed of revolution is repression.
Some of them were and are in constant danger due to political repression and persecution.
These events unleashed a brutal repression in Egypt.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The government's ____ of free speech led to widespread protests from citizens.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of free speech under the regime led many journalists and writers to flee the country.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English press English repress Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English repression From repress + -ion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The government's ____ of free speech led to widespread protests from citizens.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of free speech under the regime led many journalists and writers to flee the country.