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Repression

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Definition

Repression is the act of controlling or suppressing something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

suppression oppression subjugation domination control censorship silencing stifling inhibition constraint restraint curbing quashing crushing squashing smothering strangling squelching throttling muzzling

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