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No. 3,136 in Arabic

القمع

"القمع" means "repression" or "suppression" in English.

In a sentence

  • يعتبر القمع تقييدًا لحرية التعبير.

    Repression is considered a restriction on freedom of speech.

    Here, 'القمع' (al-qam') refers to the suppression or constraint imposed on individuals' ability to express themselves freely in a political or societal context.

  • أدى القمع إلى احتجاجات واسعة النطاق.

    The repression led to large-scale protests.

    In this sentence, 'القمع' (al-qam') is used to describe the action or policy that provoked public outcry, reflecting its impact in a general environment.

  • يمكن للقمع أن يكون نفسيًا وليس جسديًا فقط.

    Repression can be psychological and not just physical.

    Here, 'القمع' (al-qam') is described as a mental or emotional suppression, extending the usage beyond physical restraint to include psychological aspects.

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