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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 therapist suggested that he will be repressing negative thoughts to improve mental well-being.
He has been repressing memories of the traumatic event that occurred last summer.
The therapist helps clients explore and express their feelings, rather than repressing them.
The therapist is repressing traumatic memories to help the patient cope.

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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