derepression
- noun
- /ˌdɛrɪˈprɛʃən/
- Specialized
:
desrepresión
- Years of activism finally led to the derepression of political opposition groups.
Examples
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International observers welcomed the country's gradual derepression after decades of strict control.
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The derepression of free speech is essential for a healthy democracy.
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The new government promised derepression and the restoration of basic human rights.
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After years of derepression, the citizens finally felt free to express their opinions.
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The new government promised derepression and the restoration of basic human rights.
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Years of activism finally led to the derepression of political opposition groups.
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International observers welcomed the country's gradual derepression after decades of strict control.
Synonyms
279
1.8
An act of letting someone or something go free from being held
127
3.9
The act of setting people free from control or unfair treatment
40
6.7
The act of setting someone free from control or slavery
A reduction of stress or tension between people and groups
Antonyms
45
7.2
A condition where people are kept under control by force and cannot speak or act freely
How Free
57
4.6
14
6.7
- Specialized
45
7.2
- Formal
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8.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
derepression = repression (transparent) = de + repress + ion
The meaning is directly 'the removal or ending of repression' in a standard and recognizable way.
Etymology
The word derepression comes from the prefix de- meaning 'remove' and press meaning 'to press down', as in pressure. So in politics or society, derepression means lifting the 'press' on people — ending control or force so they have more freedom.