nounfemininepl: repressões
repression
1. The action of suppressing, restraining, or inhibiting something
The government's repression of free speech was widely condemned.
A repressão do governo à liberdade de expressão foi amplamente condenada.
2. Psychological suppression of thoughts, feelings, or impulses into the unconscious mind
Freud theorized about the repression of traumatic memories.
Freud teorizou sobre a repressão de memórias traumáticas.
3. Forceful restraint or control, especially by authorities
Police repression during the protest resulted in several arrests.
A repressão policial durante o protesto resultou em várias prisões.
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