English / word
repression
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
The restraint, prevention, or subjugation of someone or something by force.
In context
01
The citizens protested against years of harsh political repression.
02
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Synonyms
constraint,suppression,oppression
Antonyms
freedom,expression,release
Collocations
political repression,harsh repression,state repression