repression

The word “repression” has 3 syllables: re-pres-sion

It's pronounced as /rɪˈprɛʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for repression?

In the thesaurus, “repression” has 36 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for repression along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for repression

aloofness
bashfulness
command
composure
constraint
continence
control
detachedness
discipline
discretion
distance
inhibition
mastery
modesty
possession
refrainment
reserve
restraint
reticence
self-censorship
self-command
self-containment
self-control
self-denial
self-discipline
self-government
self-mastery
self-poise
self-possession
self-restraint
shyness
silence
suppression
taciturnity
will
willpower

Antonyms for repression

bluntness
candor
disinhibition
frankness
gratification
immoderacy
incontinence
indulgence
intemperance
overindulgence
self-abandonment
self-indulgence
unconstraint
uninhibitedness
unrestrainedness

Meanings of repression

noun
1. The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
2. The involuntary rejection from consciousness of painful or disagreeable ideas, memories, feelings, or impulses.

Example Sentences

Repression intensified as the government tightened control.
Repression of emotions can lead to long-term stress.
The report highlights systematic repression of minority voices.
Citizens protested against the rising repression in the region.
Researchers studied how childhood repression affects adult behavior.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to repression, such as: aloofness, bashfulness, bluntness, candor, command, composure, constraint.

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