repressed

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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

From repress + -ed.

In classic literature

Synonyms

repress, quash, keep down, subdue, subjugate, reduce

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