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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The soldier had to repress fear while facing the enemy in battle.
Throughout the journey, he will have been repressing his fear of heights on the mountain trail.
The chef was repressing the temptation to taste the dish before serving.
The coach will be repressing frustration as the team struggles in the crucial match.
Sarah had to repress her urge to speak out during the heated debate.
Despite the challenges, she will have repressed her doubts and pursued her dreams.
He had been repressing his frustration with the slow progress of the project.
He repressed a shiver as the icy wind swept through the open window.
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