repression
/ɹəˈpɹɛʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: repressions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
Noun
Examples
History shows that when governments fear the truth and increase repression, their days are limited.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The involuntary rejection from consciousness of painful or disagreeable ideas, memories, feelings, or impulses.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “repression” mean?
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
Is “repression” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.