repress — to control or restrain something, especially emotions or desires
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to control or restrain something, especially emotions or desires
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpres/
Example Sentences
- My boss represses his urge to dance every time he hears elevator music.
- The authoritarian regime repressed freedom of speech for decades.
- She couldn't repress her giggles when her serious professor's toupee fell off.
repress
VERB[/rɪˈpres/]
to control or restrain something, especially emotions or desires
Holding back anger at work
Suppress your rage to impress your boss!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reprimere', formed from 're-' (back) and 'premere' (to press), meaning to press back or hold back. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + press (from Latin premere, to push/press) = repress
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📝Examples
“My boss represses his urge to dance every time he hears elevator music.”
“The authoritarian regime repressed freedom of speech for decades.”
“She couldn't repress her giggles when her serious professor's toupee fell off.”
“Therapists help patients deal with repressed trauma from their past.”
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