repress
0 antonyms and opposites of repress, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.
How to use repress
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin repressus, the past participle of reprimere, "to press back" — from re- plus premere ("to press").
Full origin of repress →Frequently asked questions
What does “repress” mean?
The word “repress” means to use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing. In plain terms, to hold down or crush something, whether an emotion or a rebellion.
How do you pronounce “repress”?
“Repress” is pronounced ruh-PREHS (/ɹəˈpɹɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “repress” in a sentence?
Here is “repress” used in a sentence: “The government sent troops to repress the demonstrations.”
What part of speech is “repress”?
“Repress” is a verb.
Where does the word “repress” come from?
The word “repress” comes from Latin. From Latin repressus, the past participle of reprimere, "to press back" — from re- plus premere ("to press").
How many meanings does “repress” have?
“Repress” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.