Definition of "repressions" [repressions]

• Plural form of repression. (noun)

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• "The state machine's entire mechanism is now involved in repressions, and any hint of misdoing is considered as a “Hunt!” signal."
• "Besides, we are 72 years away from 1937 [the peak of J. Stalin repressions]. 72 is six multiplied by twelve."
• "The near-shattering pressure of their repressions is relieved in constant doodling blue-sky dreaming."