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6 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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He will repress the memories of the traumatic incident.
Despite the criticism, he will repress his emotions and remain composed.
In the face of adversity, she will repress her fears and confront the challenge.
Despite the excitement, she will repress the impulse to reveal the surprise.
The detective will repress his suspicions until concrete evidence is found.
The soldier will repress the urge to panic in the heat of battle.

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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