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to repress
01
to stop the expression of thoughts, feelings, or actions
Transitive: to repress thoughts or feelings
02
to suppress a rebellion, protest, or uprising through use of authority or force
Transitive: to repress a protest or uprising
03
to exclude unacceptable desires, thoughts, or memories from the conscious mind
Transitive: to repress memories
04
to hold back or prevent something from being expressed, developed, or revealed
Transitive: to repress an urge or action
repress
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repressed
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repressed
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represser
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represser
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repressing
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repressing
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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.
A healthy coping strategy involves acknowledging emotions rather than repressing them.
The teacher’s authority repressed any disruptive behavior in the classroom.
