Amnesia
Amnesia noun - Partial or total loss of memory.
Repression and amnesia are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repression" instead a noun "Amnesia".
Repression
Repression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Amnesia and repression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amnesia" instead a noun "Repression".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Trauma-Induced Amnesia: Although it is not clear if it is simple amnesia or deliberate repression on Ryo's part.
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