Repress - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|rɪˈpres|
Brit.
|rɪˈpres|
verb
- put down by force or intimidation (syn: keep down, quash, reduce, subdue, subjugate)
- impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
- suppress in order to conceal or hide (syn: muffle, smother, stifle, strangle)
- block the action of
- impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
- suppress in order to conceal or hide (syn: muffle, smother, stifle, strangle)
repress a cry of fear
- put out of one's consciousness (syn: suppress)- block the action of
the process of repressing gene transcription
Extra examples
Religious groups were severely repressed.
...quickly repressed the rebellion in the provincial city and restored order...
Injustice was repressed.
Brenda repressed the urge to shout at him.
I repressed a smile.
He had long ago repressed the painful memories of his childhood.
The police were widely criticized for their role in repressing the protest movement.
...many therapists believe that it is better to be openhearted than to repress one's feelings, however hostile they may be...
Word forms
verb
I/you/we/they: repress
he/she/it: represses
present participle: repressing
past tense: repressed
past participle: repressed
I/you/we/they: repress
he/she/it: represses
present participle: repressing
past tense: repressed
past participle: repressed
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