Restriction and Repression

Restriction

Restriction noun - Something that limits one's freedom of action or choice.

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

Repression

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

Restriction and repression are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restriction" instead a noun "Repression".

How words are described

female female restriction female repression
total total restriction total repression
simple simple restriction simple repression
social social restriction social repression
Other adjectives: political, cultural.
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