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the act of suppressing or holding back one's emotions, often unconsciously, to avoid dealing with them.
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the act of suppressing or holding back one's emotions, often unconsciously, to avoid dealing with them.
John's emotional repression made it difficult for him to express his feelings to others.
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a psychological defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously blocks out emotional experiences.
Emotional repression can lead to increased stress and anxiety over time.
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