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repression

/riˈprɛʃən/ /rɪˈprɛʃən/
noun
  1. 1 bastırma (bilinçsiz), baskı, baskılama uncountable

Definition (English)

Unconsciously pushing unpleasant thoughts or feelings out of the mind.

Example Sentences

  1. Repression of memories can affect behavior.
    Anıların bastırılması davranışı etkileyebilir.
  2. His repression of childhood trauma was deep.
    Çocukluk travmasını bastırması derindi.

Synonyms

denialblockinginhibitionsubconscious rejectionemotional suppression

Antonyms

Collocations

repression of feelingspsychological repressionemotional repressionrepression mechanismrepression theoryrepression of desires