Repress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹəˈpɹɛs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Repress is a verb meaning (transitive) To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.
Meaning
(transitive) To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.
More Meanings
- (transitive, by extension) To check; to keep back.
- To press again.
- A record pressed again; a repressing.
Example Sentences
to repress a vinyl record
to repress rebellion or sedition
to repress the first risings of discontent
Deſire of wine and all delicious drinks […] Thou couldſt repreſs,
Word Forms
- represses
- repressing
- repressed
Synonyms for repress
Depending on context, synonyms include crush, put down, quell, subdue, suppress, tread.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include suppress, subdue, quash, reduce, subjugate, suppressing.
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