repression
intermediateB2/rɪˈprɛʃən/ · re-pres-sion
The action of subduing someone or something by force.
Meanings
The action of subduing someone or something by force.
کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو طاقت کے ذریعے دبانا۔
دبیج
dabeej
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- political repression
- emotional repression
- social repression
Example Sentences
The government faced criticism for its repression of dissent.
حکومت پر اختلاف رائے کو دباننے پر تنقید کی گئی۔
Hukumat par ikhtilaaf-e-raaye ko dabaanay par tanqeed ki gayi.
Repression can lead to psychological issues in individuals.
دبیج افراد میں نفسیاتی مسائل کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔
Dabeej afraad mein nafsiyati masail ki taraf le ja sakta hai.
The book discussed the historical context of political repression.
کتاب میں سیاسی دبیج کے تاریخی پس منظر پر بحث کی گئی۔
Kitaab mein siyasi dabeej ke tareekhi pas-e-manzar par bahas ki gayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone repressing their feelings, locking them away.
Imagine a giant padlock symbolizing the act of locking away emotions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
میں دبی ہوئی آہوں کی سنجیدگی کو جانتا ہوں، پر سب سنو، سب سنو، میری خاموشیوں کی داستان بھی ہے۔
Main dabe hui aahon ki sanjeedgi ko jaan ta hun, Par sab suno, sab suno, meri khamoshiyon ki daastaan bhi hai.
I know the gravity of my suppressed sighs, But listen, listen, my silences have stories too.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دباؤ کا جوش میں گھل جائے تو سخن سہل ہو جاتا ہے
Dabaao ka josh mein ghal jaaye to sukhan sehal ho jaata hai
When suppressed excitement mixes, the speech flows easily.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "repressio" — pressing back
First known use: 15th century
The term has evolved from its Latin roots, signifying a form of restraint or control. It has been used in various contexts, particularly in psychology and social contexts, to describe the process of suppressing thoughts or desires.