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repress

verb

/rɪˈprɛs/

Meaning

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.

repress emotions

suppress, restrain, subdue, stifle, quell

express, release, allow

repress anger, repress emotions, repress rebellion

to drink something greedily or in large amounts

to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name

To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.

to obstruct; to create difficulties

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it