repress

A verb used to indicate the act of subduing, restraining, or preventing something from being expressed or revealed.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подавлению, сдерживанию или предотвращению выражения или раскрытия чего-либо.esVerbo que significa contener, frenar o impedir la expresión o manifestación de algo, como emociones, ideas o conductas; también puede referirse a someter o dominar a alguien mediante la fuerza o la autoridad.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réprimer, contenir ou empêcher l'expression ou la manifestation de quelque chose.deVerb, das das Unterdrücken, Zurückhalten oder Verhindern des Ausdrucks oder der Offenlegung von etwas bezeichnet, oft von Gefühlen, Gedanken oder Bestrebungen.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de suprimir, conter ou impedir a expressão ou a manifestação de algo, como emoções, ideias, informações ou grupos.zh指压制、抑制或阻止某种表达、情感或行为的发生或显露。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على كبح شيء أو منعه من الظهور أو التعبير عنه، أو إخضاعه بالقوة. يشمل معاني القمع والتضييق والكبت.

1. Restrain or suppress B2 formal

   To keep something under control, especially emotions or desires.

   • She tried to repress her anger during the argument.
   • He repressed the urge to laugh at the inappropriate moment.
   • Many people repress traumatic memories as a defense mechanism.

   ruПодавлятьesreprimirfrréprimer, refoulerdeUnterdrückenptReprimirzh压制arكبت

   Synonyms: bottle upcheckcontaincontrolcurbhold backinhibitrestrainstiflesuppress

   Antonyms: dischargeexpressreleaseunleashvent

2. Oppress or subdue B2 formal

   To control people by force, often limiting their freedom or rights.

   • The government repressed the protest with military force.
   • The regime repressed any form of dissent.
   • Minorities were repressed under the authoritarian rule.

   ruПодавлятьesReprimir u oprimirfrRéprimer (par la force)deUnterdrückenptReprimirzh镇压arقمع

   Synonyms: crushoppressoverpowerput downquashquellstiflesubduesuppress

   Antonyms: emancipatefreeliberate

• repressed past participle
• repressed past simple
• repressing present participle
• represses third person singular