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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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She has been repressing her tears throughout the heart-wrenching movie.
Despite the criticism, she will be repressing her laughter at the comedy show.
He tries to repress his giggles during the funny puppet show.
Jane struggles to repress her emotions while watching sad movies.

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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