repressing

[US]/[rɪˈprɛsɪŋ]/
[UK]/[rɪˈprɛsɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. To hold back or restrain; to subdue.; To force something down or back into a particular position.; To keep down by force or authority.
adj. Being held back or restrained.
v. (psychology) To consciously or unconsciously bury in the unconscious.

Phrases & Collocations

repressing emotions

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repressing dissent

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repressing memories

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repressing impulses

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repressed anger

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repressed desire

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repressed feelings

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repressing behavior

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repressing instincts

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repressed state

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Example Sentences

the government is repressing dissent through strict censorship laws.

الحكومة قمعت المعارضة من خلال قوانين الرقابة الصارمة.

she felt her emotions, repressing tears to maintain composure.

شعرت بمشاعرها، وقمعت دموعها للحفاظ على هدوئها.

the dictator's regime was known for repressing freedom of speech.

كان نظام الديكتاتور معروفًا بقمع حرية التعبير.

he was repressing anger, but it was clear he was frustrated.

كان يقمع غضبه، ولكن كان واضحًا أنه محبط.

the company is repressing innovation by discouraging new ideas.

تقمع الشركة الابتكار من خلال تثبيط الأفكار الجديدة.

the army was repressing the protests with excessive force.

كان الجيش يقمع الاحتجاجات بالقوة المفرطة.

the system is repressing creativity, favoring conformity above all.

يقمع النظام الإبداع، مفضلاً التوافق على كل شيء.

they accused the authorities of repressing minority rights.

اتهموا السلطات بقمع حقوق الأقليات.

the artist was repressing his true feelings in his paintings.

كان الفنان يقمع مشاعره الحقيقية في لوحاته.

the police are repressing public gatherings without a permit.

تقمع الشرطة التجمعات العامة بدون تصريح.

the trauma caused her to repress memories of the accident.

تسببت الصدمة في قمعها لذكريات الحادث.

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