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REPRESSION Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word repression. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word repression. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for REPRESSION

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1constraint
nounn
2control
verb, nounv, n
3inhibition
nounn
4oppression
nounn
5restraint
nounn
6stifling
adjectiveadj
7subjugation
nounn
8suppression
nounn

Best Hypernyms For REPRESSION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for repression, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
control defence defense subjection subjugation
Phrases (4)
defence mechanismdefence reactiondefense mechanismdefense reaction

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