Pronunciations (3)
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/ɹɪˈpɹɛst/
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/ɹiˈpɹɛst/
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ɹɨˈpɹɛst
Adjective
Subjected to repression.
- Examples
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repressed homosexuality
repressed people
Showing the suppression of emotions or impulses.
Verb
Pressed again.
Adjective
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
- Synonyms
- Examples
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their reactions were partly the product of pent-up emotions
repressed rage turned his face scarlet