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reação reprimida

[he-a-sˈɑ̃w hɛ-pɾi-ˈmi-dɐ]
nounfemininepl: reações reprimidas
suppressed reaction
1. An emotional or physical response that has been deliberately held back, restrained, or not expressed openly
Her suppressed reaction to the bad news was evident in her clenched jaw.
Sua reação reprimida à má notícia era evidente em sua mandíbula cerrada.
2. In psychology, a response or impulse that has been unconsciously pushed down or inhibited
The therapist helped him address his suppressed reactions from childhood trauma.
O terapeuta o ajudou a lidar com suas reações reprimidas do trauma infantil.
Synonyms
reação contidareação inibidaimpulso reprimidoemoção reprimidaresposta controlada
Antonyms
reação espontâneareação livrereação abertaexpressão descontrolada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reação reprimida
Standard usage in psychology and everyday context
Rio de Janeiro
reação reprimida
Common usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
reação reprimida
Standard usage in professional and clinical settings
Portugal
reação reprimida
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

guardar para si
engolir seco
morder a língua
reprimir os sentimentos
conter as emoções
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