La repressione
Example: La repressione delle proteste ha causato molte critiche internazionali.
Definition
"La repressione" refers to the act of suppressing or controlling actions, often by force, particularly in political or social contexts. It involves limiting or stopping protests, dissent, or opposition to maintain order or authority, as in the phrase: The repression of protests caused much international criticism.
Translations
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the repression -
la represión -
de repressie -
la repressió -
la répression -
die Unterdrückung -
a repressão
Etymology
The term "la repressione" comes from the Italian verb 'reprimere,' which originates from the Latin 'reprimere,' meaning 'to press back' or 'restrain.' Did you know? The root reflects the idea of holding something down or back, fitting the concept of suppressing actions or movements.
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