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Repressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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repressing

 

[ rษชหˆprษ›sษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

psychological context

Repressing refers to the psychological process of suppressing thoughts, feelings, or memories from conscious awareness. It is often an unconscious defense mechanism employed by individuals to protect themselves from emotional pain or anxiety. This behavior can result in a barrier to experiencing emotions and can lead to various psychological issues if not addressed. Repression can affect personal relationships, decision-making, and overall mental health.

Synonyms

holding back, restraining, stifling, suppressing

Examples of usage

  • She was repressing her feelings of grief after the loss.
  • He found it difficult to cope because he was repressing his anger.
  • Repressing traumatic memories can lead to long-term psychological effects.

Translations

Translations of the word "repressing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reprimindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฌเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterdrรผckend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menekan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะดัƒัˆะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tล‚umienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ‘ๅœงใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉprimant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reprimiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bastฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ต์••ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potlaฤovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potlรกฤanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ‹ๅˆถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฆla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸulma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reprimiendo

Etymology

The term repressing is derived from the Latin word 'reprimere', which means to press back. The prefix 're-' indicates 'back' or 'again', and 'premere' means 'to press'. In psychological contexts, repression was popularized in the early 20th century by Sigmund Freud, who viewed it as a key mechanism in the unconscious mind that helps individuals to cope with anxiety and painful memories. Over time, the understanding of repression has expanded, encompassing not just memories but a wider array of thoughts and feelings. In modern psychology, it is recognized that while repression can serve as a temporary coping strategy, it can also lead to psychological distress if unresolved.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,302, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.