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repressed

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Adjective — Held back or kept from being expressed, especially emotions.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “repressed” mean?

The word “repressed” means held back or kept from being expressed, especially emotions. In plain terms, kept bottled up rather than expressed openly.

How do you pronounce “repressed”?

“Repressed” is pronounced rih-PREHST (/ɹɪˈpɹɛst/ in IPA).

How do you use “repressed” in a sentence?

Here is “repressed” used in a sentence: “Years of repressed anger finally came out during the argument.”

What part of speech is “repressed”?

“Repressed” is an adjective.

Is “repressed” a common word?

“Repressed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “repressed” have?

“Repressed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: held back or kept from being expressed, especially emotions.

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