/ Words / Repress

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

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

/ Repress
FiltersHighlight
The teacher had to repress her laughter when the student told a funny joke in the middle of the lesson.
The teacher helps the students learn to repress their impatience while waiting in line.

Repress

ri-pres
verbTo keep desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc., under control, check, or suppress.
Synonyms
Antonyms

Cite

Was this helpful?
Last Updated On: June 18, 2024
Copied!