repression / displacement
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repression
In psychology, an unconscious defense mechanism in which unpleasant or threatening thoughts, feelings, or memories are excluded from consciousness.
Seine ständige Vergesslichkeit könnte ein Zeichen von Verdrängung sein.
His constant forgetfulness could be a sign of repression.
displacement
The process by which something or someone is replaced or driven out of their place or position by something or someone else.
Die Verdrängung von Mietern aus sanierten Stadtvierteln ist ein großes soziales Problem.
The displacement of tenants from renovated city districts is a major social problem.
displacement
In physics, the volume of a liquid or gas that is moved or occupied by an immersed body.
Die Verdrängung des Schiffes beträgt 50.000 Tonnen.
The ship's displacement is 50,000 tons.
'Verdrängung' (repression/displacement) comes from the verb 'verdrängen' (to repress, to displace). It consists of the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'drängen' (to push, to press). Here, the prefix 'ver-' intensifies the idea of pushing away or removing something from a place.
Kleine Geschäfte kämpfen gegen die Verdrängung durch große Supermarktketten.
Small shops are fighting against displacement by large supermarket chains.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Verdrängung' (repression/displacement) from the field of use. In psychology, it is about feelings; in social or economic contexts, it is about people or companies; and in physics, it is about liquids or ships.
Die Psychologin sprach über die Verdrängung von Traumata.
The psychologist spoke about the repression of trauma.
As a psychological term, 'Verdrängung' (repression) describes an unconscious process. It often involves the repression of unpleasant memories, feelings, or desires.
Seine Angststörung ist möglicherweise eine Folge von Verdrängung in der Kindheit.
His anxiety disorder may be a consequence of repression in childhood.
In a social context, the word often describes negative developments. Common phrases are 'die Verdrängung von Mietern' (the displacement of tenants) or 'die Verdrängung aus dem Stadtzentrum' (displacement from the city center).
Bürgerinitiativen kämpfen gegen die Verdrängung von Anwohnern aus ihren Vierteln.
Citizens' initiatives are fighting against the displacement of residents from their neighborhoods.
In the physical sense, 'Verdrängung' (displacement) is a technical term that describes the volume or weight of liquid that a body occupies. It is used especially often with ships.
Das U-Boot hat unter Wasser eine Verdrängung von 2.000 Tonnen.
The submarine has a displacement of 2,000 tons underwater.
oppression / suppression
Both words can refer to keeping distressing feelings or thoughts at bay. Verdrängung specifically means an unconscious process, whereas Unterdrückung can also involve consciously holding something back. When an unconscious exclusion from consciousness is meant, Verdrängung is more precise.
Durch Verdrängung seiner Angst bemerkte er lange nicht, wie sehr sie ihn belastete.
By repressing his fear, he remained unaware for a long time of how much it was weighing on him.
Durch bewusste Unterdrückung seiner Angst sprach er trotzdem vor dem Publikum.
By consciously suppressing his fear, he was still able to speak in front of the audience.
