English dictionary
repress
verbPronunciation
ɹəˈpɹɛs
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- block the action of
verb
- put out of one's consciousness
verb
- suppress in order to conceal or hide
verb
- put down by force or intimidation
verb
- impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
Example sentences
the process of repressing gene transcription
smother a yawn
muffle one's anger
strangle a laugh
repress a cry of fear
The government quashes any attempt of an uprising
China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently
The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land