Obsession and Repression

Obsession

Obsession noun - Something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned.

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Repression and obsession are semantically related in complex topic. In some cases you can use "Repression" instead a noun "Obsession".

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

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Obsession and repression are semantically related in complex topic. Sometimes you can use "Obsession" instead a noun "Repression".

mild	mild obsession	mild repression
strong	strong obsession	strong repression
constant	constant obsession	constant repression
severe	severe obsession	severe repression
Other adjectives: extreme, serious, absolute, sexual, personal, secret, murderous, odd, cultural.

Mai's dark view of the world and emotional repression are the results of a combination of this, her mother's obsession with etiquette and respectability, and becoming an Unfavorite after her brother Tom Tom is born.

Source: Lonely Rich Kid

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