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repress

rep·ress

UK/ɹəˈpɹɛs/ US/riˈprɛs/ uncommon

verb

1.

put down by force or intimidation

  • “The government quashes any attempt of an uprising”
  • “China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently”
  • “The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land”
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2.

conceal or hide

  • “smother a yawn”
  • “muffle one”
  • “;”
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3.

put out of one''s consciousness

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Origin

From re- + press.

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