repression in Finnish
repression in Finnish is sorto, alustus, pidättäminen — repression means the use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
repression in Finnish
sorto
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
alustus
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
pidättäminen
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
tukahduttaminen
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
tukahdutus
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
repressio
(psychology) The involuntary rejection from consciousness of painful or disagreeable ideas, memories, feelings, or impulses.
torjunta
(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.
- Journalists risked arrest because of the government's repression of the free press.
- The therapist believed his fear stemmed from childhood repression.
- Psychologists say repression can hide a painful memory from your conscious mind for years.
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What is "repression" in Finnish?
"repression" in Finnish is sorto, alustus, pidättäminen. 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 Finnish, "repression" is sorto, alustus, pidättäminen.
Are there other ways to say "repression" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "repression": sorto, alustus, pidättäminen, tukahduttaminen, tukahdutus, repressio.
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