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Engelsk substantiv: repression

1. repression (om tilstand) a state of forcible subjugation


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe long repression of Christian sects.


Mindre spesifikke uttrykksubjection, subjugation

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


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkdefence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction


Overordnet kategoripsychiatry, psychological medicine, psychopathology

3. repression (om handling) the act of repressing; control by holding down


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHis goal was the repression of insolence.


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkcontrol









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