Meaning
repression, crackdown
- The act of subduing or putting down by force (e.g., dissent, protests)
- The psychological suppression of feelings or impulses
In a sentence
La polizia ha risposto alle proteste con una dura repressione.
The police responded to the protests with a harsh crackdown.
Le organizzazioni internazionali hanno condannato la sanguinosa repressione delle manifestazioni.
International organisations condemned the bloody suppression of the demonstrations.
La repressione emotiva può portare a seri problemi psicologici.
Emotional repression can lead to serious psychological issues.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| repressione | feminine · singular |
| repressioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Always feminine; regular plural 'repressioni'.
- Often collocated with violent political actions: 'violenta repressione', 'repressione del dissenso'.