suffer repression

Frequency: 6.79.0 per million words

To experience or be subjected to repression.

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  • The trade unions suffered brutal repression after the coup.
  • Many activists suffer severe repression for speaking out against the government.
  • Throughout history, minority groups have often suffered intense repression.
  • She suffered years of emotional repression before seeking help.
  • Those who dare to dissent risk suffering harsh repression.
  • If the protests continue, they might suffer even greater repression from the authorities.
  • Under the old regime, citizens suffered pervasive repression of their basic rights.
  • No one should have to suffer such political repression in the 21st century.
  • Despite suffering economic repression, the community remained resilient.
  • He was accused of causing his followers to suffer psychological repression.