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9 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 anger during the heated argument.
She has been repressing her tears throughout the heart-wrenching movie.
The artist has been repressing their creative instincts due to external pressures.
He has been repressing the urge to confront his colleague about the stolen ideas.
He has been repressing memories of the traumatic event that occurred last summer.
They have been repressing information about the environmental impact of their products.
The authoritarian regime has been repressing freedom of speech for years.
The company has been repressing the truth about the safety hazards in its products.
The community has been repressing its cultural traditions in the face of globalization.

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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