Gratification
Gratification noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.
Repression is an antonym for gratification.
Repression
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
Gratification is an antonym for repression.
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