
Hledat
to repress
01
potlačit, represivně potlačit
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.
Musel potlačit svůj hněv, když jeho tým prohrál zápas.
He tried to repress the memories of the traumatic event.
Snažil se potlačit vzpomínky na traumatickou událost.
02
potlačit, útlak
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.
Autoritářský režim potlačuje nesouhlas tím, že umlčuje hlasy opozice a cenzuruje média.
The military junta repressed protests violently, leading to widespread human rights abuses.
Vojenská junta potlačila protesty násilně, což vedlo k rozsáhlým porušením lidských práv.
03
potlačit, represovat
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.
Potlačuje své bolestné vzpomínky na nehodu a odmítá se s nimi konfrontovat.
He repressed his childhood trauma for years until it resurfaced during therapy.
Letos potlačil svůj dětský traumat až do doby, kdy se objevil během terapie.
04
potlačit, zadržet
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.
Snažila se potlačit smích během vážného setkání.
He tried to repress his excitement, but a smile betrayed his joy.
Snažil se potlačit svou vzrušení, ale úsměv prozradil jeho radost.

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