Repression and Secretiveness

Repression

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

Secretiveness and repression are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Secretiveness" instead a noun "Repression".

Secretiveness

Secretiveness noun - The practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret.

Repression and secretiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Repression" instead a noun "Secretiveness".
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