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repressible

adjective

/rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

Meaning

Capable of being restrained or suppressed.

The movement proved to be hardly repressible.

controllable, restrainable, suppressible

irrepressible, uncontrollable

hardly repressible, easily repressible, repressible urge

open, honest, and direct in speech or expression

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

bad-tempered and combative; stubborn

capable of being overcome or defeated

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.