repression
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/rɪˈpreʃn/
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/rɪˈpreʃn/
using force to control people and limit their freedom
The government used repression to silence protesters.
政府使用鎮壓來讓抗議者沉默。
controlling strong feelings and not letting them show
Emotional repression can harm mental health.
情感壓抑可能損害心理健康。