Frankness and Repression

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Frankness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Repression is an antonym for frankness.

Nearby Words: frank, frankly

Repression noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Usage example: psychologists talking about the repression of anger and how it affects one's health

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Frankness is an antonym for repression.

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