사회나 정치 체제 등이 개인이나 집단의 자유를 억제하고 제한하는.
Inhibiting or restraining the freedom of a person or group of people, especially through a social or political system.
예문:
"The citizens organized a peaceful protest against the repressive laws of the new government."
"Many refugees fled the country to escape the repressive military regime."
특정 생각, 감정 또는 욕구의 인식이나 표현을 억제하거나 방해하는.
Inhibiting or preventing the awareness or expression of certain thoughts, feelings, or desires.
예문:
"Growing up in such a repressive moral environment made it difficult for him to express his true emotions."
"The therapist helped the patient identify the repressive mechanisms used to cope with childhood trauma."