REPRESSION
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of REPRESSION
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.
"History shows that when governments fear the truth and increase repression, their days are limited."
The involuntary rejection from consciousness of painful or disagreeable ideas, memories, feelings, or impulses.
Examples of REPRESSION in a Sentence
- "History shows that when governments fear the truth and increase repression, their days are limited."
Word Details
Is REPRESSION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REPRESSION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: REPRESSION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for REPRESSION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | p | r | e | s | s | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REPRESSION
100 words from the letters in REPRESSION
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How to Use REPRESSION in Word Games
REPRESSION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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