/ 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 has repressed her frustration with disruptive students.
The teacher encouraged students not to repress questions but to seek understanding.

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
Back

Filters

Difficulty
Filter sentences by sentence difficulty level.
Grade Level
Filter sentences by learner’s grade level.
Form
Filter sentences by particular noun and verb’s form usage.
Highlight
Choose Part of Speech to highlight its usage in sentences.
Copied!