repression in Dutch
repression in Dutch is onderdrukking, repressie, verdringing — repression means the use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
repression in Dutch
onderdrukking
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
repressie
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
verdringing
(psychology) The involuntary rejection from consciousness of painful or disagreeable ideas, memories, feelings, or impulses.
What does "repression" mean?
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noun The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
"The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents."
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noun In psychology, the unconscious pushing away of painful or unwanted thoughts and feelings.
"The therapist believed his fear stemmed from childhood repression."
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repression in a sentence
- The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents.
- The therapist believed his fear stemmed from childhood repression.
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What is "repression" in Dutch?
"repression" in Dutch is onderdrukking, repressie, verdringing. repression means: The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
How do you use "repression" in a sentence?
Example: "The regime was known for its brutal repression of political opponents." In Dutch, "repression" is onderdrukking, repressie, verdringing.
Are there other ways to say "repression" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "repression": onderdrukking, repressie, verdringing.
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