repression
BrE /rɪˈprɛʃən/ AmE /rɪˈprɛʃən/
noun en → es
the act of controlling or limiting people's actions, especially by a government or authority
represión, control
- repression of something
Collocations political repression · social repression
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The government's policy was aimed at reducing political repression.
La política del gobierno estaba orientada a reducir la represión política.
the act of pushing away or hiding feelings, memories, or thoughts from the conscious mind
represión (psicológica)
- repression of something
Collocations repression of memories · repression of emotions
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The patient's repression of traumatic memories was a significant factor in their therapy.
La represión de recuerdos traumáticos del paciente fue un factor significativo en su terapia.