elfojtás
B2
Hungarian
repression, suppression
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
1
repression
C1
Usage pattern:
zavaró emlékek/gondolatok/vágyak elfojtása
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Meaning
unconscious blocking of painful thoughts
Themes
psychology
|psychoanalysis
|unconscious
|defense_mechanism
|memory
|trauma
|health
|emotions
Definition
In psychology, an unconscious defense mechanism in which the mind automatically pushes disturbing thoughts, memories, or desires out of conscious awareness.
NOUN
B2
1
repression
B2
Usage pattern:
érzelmek/vágyak/indulatok elfojtása
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Meaning
deliberate holding back of feelings
Themes
emotion
|self_control
|social_norms
|sexuality
|impulses
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The deliberate control or holding back of emotions, desires, or natural impulses, often because of social rules, personal beliefs, or fear of judgment.
NOUN
B2
1
suppression
C1
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Meaning
conscious holding back of feelings
Themes
psychology
|emotions
|self_control
|mental_health
|memory
|desire
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The conscious act or state of holding back emotions, desires, or memories so that they are not shown or fully experienced.
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