ابحث
to repress
01
قمع, كبت
to stop the expression of thoughts, feelings, or actions
Transitive: to repress thoughts or feelings
Example
He had to repress his anger when his team lost the game.
He tried to repress the memories of the traumatic event.
The authoritarian regime sought to repress dissent and opposition.
02
قمع, كبت
to suppress a rebellion, protest, or uprising through use of authority or force
Transitive: to repress a protest or uprising
Example
The authoritarian regime represses dissent by silencing opposition voices and censoring the media.
The military junta repressed protests violently, leading to widespread human rights abuses.
The government is currently repressing demonstrations, resulting in a growing backlash from citizens.
03
كبت, قمع
to exclude unacceptable desires, thoughts, or memories from the conscious mind
Transitive: to repress memories
Example
She represses her painful memories of the accident, refusing to confront them.
He repressed his childhood trauma for years until it resurfaced during therapy.
The stress of the situation has caused her to repress memories of the events leading up to the incident.
04
قمع, كبت
to hold back or prevent something from being expressed, developed, or revealed
Transitive: to repress an urge or action
Example
She tried to repress her laughter during the serious meeting.
He tried to repress his excitement, but a smile betrayed his joy.
The teacher ’s authority repressed any disruptive behavior in the classroom.
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