remming

Definitions of remming
  1. noun
    (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
    synonyms: onderdrukking, oppressie, overheersing, repressie, verdringing, verdrukking
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    type of:
    abstinentie, onthouding
    act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
  2. noun
    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
    synonyms: toom
  3. noun
    discipline in personal and social activities
    synonyms: orde
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    types:
    geheelonthouding
    the trait of avoiding excesses
    nuchterheid
    moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs
    taboe, taboesfeer
    an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
    type of:
    discipline
    the trait of being well behaved
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