B2nounformalpoliticssociety
US/rɪˈpreʃ.ən/
UK/rɪˈpreʃ.ən/
the use of force or control to stop people from being free or from expressing their opinions
In context
Human rights groups have criticized the government for political repression.
Years of repression made many citizens afraid to speak openly.
Psychologists say the repression of anger can harm your health.
Words that go with repression
adjective + noun
- political repressionPolitical repression forced many writers to leave the country.
- brutal repressionThe protests were met with brutal repression.
- state repressionState repression increased before the election.
verb + noun
- face repressionJournalists there often face repression.
- escape repressionThousands fled to escape repression.
noun + preposition
- repression ofThe repression of minorities led to unrest.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the repress of opinionsCorrect: the repression of opinions