Word: REPRESSION
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
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.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "repression" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "repression" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is REPRESSION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is REPRESSION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in REPRESSION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing REPRESSION:
- # the repression effect
- # master of repression
- # playing with repression
- # in terms of repression
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