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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Repress' in a Sentence

"To keep desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc., under control, check, or suppress." more

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The artist was repressing the urge to add more colors to the painting.
The artist has been repressing their creative instincts due to external pressures.
Tommy has to repress the urge to touch the artwork in the museum.
The artist struggled not to repress emotions while creating a powerful piece.

Repress

ri-pres
verbTo keep desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc., under control, check, or suppress.
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Last Updated On: June 18, 2024
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