Portuguese Meaning of repression

repressão

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Definitions and Meaning of repression in English

Wordnet

repression (n)

a state of forcible subjugation

(psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious

the act of repressing; control by holding down

Webster

repression (n.)

The act of repressing, or state of being repressed; as, the repression of evil and evil doers.

That which represses; check; restraint.

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repressão

a state of forcible subjugation, (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing th

Disciplina,Inibição,contenção,supressão,Composure,restrição,Critério,abstenção,reserva,Autocontrole

Desinibição,gratificação,Incontinência,indulgência,franqueza,Franqueza,franqueza,intemperança,Exagero,autoabandono

repressing => repressivo, repressible => Reprimível, represser => repressor, repressed => reprimido, repress => reprimir,