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8 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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They will have been repressing their excitement until the surprise announcement.
Throughout the journey, he will have been repressing his fear of heights on the mountain trail.
As the clock strikes midnight, he will have been repressing his fatigue throughout the night shift.
Despite the setbacks, they will have been repressing their doubts about the project's success.
By the end of the marathon, she will have been repressing her pain to cross the finish line.
Despite the challenges, she will have been repressing her frustration during the project.
She will have been repressing her laughter during the solemn ceremony.
By the time the truth unfolds, he will have been repressing his guilt for years.

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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