What does repression mean?
Repression means The act of repressing; state of being repressed..
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/ɹəˈpɹɛʃən/ · noun
The act of repressing; state of being repressed..
History shows that when governments fear the truth and increase repression, their days are limited.
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Repression means The act of repressing; state of being repressed..
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History shows that when governments fear the truth and increase repression, their days are limited.
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