repress

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb put down by force or intimidation
  2. verb conceal or hide
  3. verb put out of one's consciousness

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin repressus, the perfect passive participle of reprimō (“to repress”).

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Synonyms

quash, keep down, subdue, subjugate, reduce

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