repression
noun
the act of repressing; state of being repressed.
repressions
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pluralof repression.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His later conviction marked a hardening of repressions against opponents of the war.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
“The repressions have destroyed procedural and professional guarantees for lawyers’ activities, resulting in the effective destruction of legal defense in the country.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 18, 2023
"We have observed an increase in repressions everywhere. Some leaders have been stopped on the way, they were not allowed to pass," he said.
From Reuters ● Jan. 19, 2023
Kurbatau acknowledged that it’s been a “very hard time,” but also says he is always mindful of the war in Ukraine and repressions of his homeland, and says he doesn’t want to complain.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
By disparagement, by starvation, by repressions, forced direction, and the stunning hammerblows of conditioning, the free, roving mind is being pursued, roped, blunted, drugged.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
