😶repress

verb
/rɪˈprɛs/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.

Example Expressions

repress emotions

Synonyms

suppress, restrain, subdue, stifle, quell

Antonyms

express, release, allow

Collocations

repress anger, repress emotions, repress rebellion

Related Vocabularies

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
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to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
to remain in the same place; to continue being

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