Word Explorer
Children's
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
Advanced Dictionary      
Lookup History
repression
chop1

re·pres·sion

repression

 
pronunciation:
rih pre shn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of repression or condition of being repressed.
similar words:
tyranny
definition 2: the blocking from conscious awareness of unpleasant memories, feelings, or the like.