repressing

• Описывает то, что подавляет или сдерживает мысли, чувства или действия.

Describes something that suppresses or restrains thoughts, feelings, or actions.

1. Restrictive of actionB2formal

   Tending to hold back, restrain, or suppress actions, feelings, or expressions.

   Подавляющий

   • The repressing laws limited freedom of speech.
   • She found the repressing atmosphere at work unbearable.
   • The repressing regime controlled all forms of public assembly.

   Synonymsconstrainingcontrollingcurbingquellingrepressivesmotheringstiflingsuppressive

   Antonymsfreeingpermissiveunrestrictive

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подавлению, сдерживанию или предотвращению выражения или раскрытия чего-либо.

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

1. Restrain or suppressB2formal

   To keep something under control, especially emotions or desires.

   Подавлять

   • 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.

   Synonymsbottle upcheckcontaincontrolcurbhold backinhibitrestrainstiflesuppress

   Antonymsdischargeexpressreleaseunleashvent

2. Oppress or subdueB2formal

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

   Подавлять

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

   Synonymscrushoppressoverpowerput downquashquellstiflesubduesuppress

   Antonymsemancipatefreeliberate