# regression vs repression

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### regression
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈɡɹɛʃ.ən/ · frequency rank #15,043*
An action of regressing, a return to a previous state.

### repression
*noun · frequency rank #14,825*
The act of repressing; state of being repressed.

## Source
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