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to repress
01
to suppress a rebellion, protest, or uprising through use of authority or force
02
to stop the expression of thoughts, feelings, or actions
03
to exclude unacceptable desires, thoughts, or memories from the conscious mind
04
suppress in order to conceal or hide
05
to stop or hold back feelings or actions, especially those that are natural
Example
The military junta repressed protests violently, leading to widespread human rights abuses.
The authoritarian regime represses dissent by silencing opposition voices and censoring the media.
Authorities have repressed civil liberties in the region for decades, leading to simmering resentment among the populace.
If the protests continue to escalate, it's likely that the regime will repress them with even greater force.
The government is currently repressing demonstrations, resulting in a growing backlash from citizens.
