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repressione — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crackdown noun A sudden, strict effort to enforce rules or stop unwanted behavior.
  • repression noun The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.

Senses

repressione is used for these senses in English:

  • crackdown Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement.

repression — full definition

  1. noun The use of force or authority to control or suppress people, especially their rights or freedoms.
  2. noun In psychology, the unconscious pushing away of painful or unwanted thoughts and feelings.

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