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repressing

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Noun — The act of holding something down or back, or a further round of pressing something.

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What does “repressing” mean?
The word “repressing” means the act of holding something down or back, or a further round of pressing something. In plain terms, the ongoing act of restraining or crushing something.
How do you use “repressing” in a sentence?
Here is “repressing” used in a sentence: “Repressing the region's free press only fueled more unrest.”
What part of speech is “repressing”?
“Repressing” is a noun.

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