repressione
repression, suppression
noun reh-preh-SYOH-neh Rare
Origin: From Latin repressio (a pressing back).
Usage Note
Repressione refers to the forcible suppression of people, movements, or emotions. It is used in both political contexts (repressione del dissenso) and psychological ones (repressione dei sentimenti). The verb is reprimere (irregular past participle: represso).
Examples
"La repressione del dissenso è inaccettabile."
Natural Translation
The repression of dissent is unacceptable.
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