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to repress
01
reprimir, suprimir
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.
Tuvo que reprimir su ira cuando su equipo perdió el partido.
He tried to repress the memories of the traumatic event.
Él intentó reprimir los recuerdos del evento traumático.
02
reprimir
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.
El régimen autoritario reprime la disidencia silenciando las voces de la oposición y censurando los medios.
The military junta repressed protests violently, leading to widespread human rights abuses.
La junta militar reprimió violentamente las protestas, lo que llevó a graves violaciones de derechos humanos.
03
reprimir
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.
Ella reprime sus dolorosos recuerdos del accidente, negándose a enfrentarlos.
He repressed his childhood trauma for years until it resurfaced during therapy.
Suprimió su trauma infantil durante años hasta que resurgió durante la terapia.
04
reprimir, contener
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.
Ella trató de reprimir su risa durante la reunión seria.
He tried to repress his excitement, but a smile betrayed his joy.
Trató de reprimir su emoción, pero una sonrisa traicionó su alegría.
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