21 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 athlete was repressing fatigue during the intense training session.

The detective repressed a smile upon solving the complex mystery.

The patient was advised not to repress any symptoms but to communicate them honestly.

Despite the criticism, he will repress his emotions and remain composed.

The therapist suggested that he will be repressing negative thoughts to improve mental well-being.

The strict code of conduct required the officers to repress personal feelings on duty.

James was repressing his anger while dealing with the difficult customer.

The teacher has repressed her frustration with disruptive students.

Parents should avoid trying to repress their children's natural creativity.

He has been repressing memories of the traumatic event that occurred last summer.

The teacher encouraged students not to repress questions but to seek understanding.

The government tends to repress political dissent.

The actor had to repress his frustration when the director insisted on retakes.

He will be repressing his emotions during the intense negotiation.

The detective will repress his suspicions until concrete evidence is found.

They had repressed their excitement until the surprise was revealed.

In therapy, he learned to repress traumatic memories for his mental well-being.

By the time he finishes the therapy sessions, he will have repressed his traumatic memories.

The athlete learned to repress the fear of failure to excel in high-stakes competitions.

She had to repress tears while delivering the emotional farewell speech.

She represses her anger during important meetings.

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