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repress in German

repress in German is unterdrücken, unterbinden, zurückdrängen — repress means to use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.

repress in German

unterdrücken
verb
(transitive) To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.
unterbinden
verb
(transitive) To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.
zurückdrängen
verb
(transitive) To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.

What does "repress" mean?

  1. verb To use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.
    "The government sent troops to repress the demonstrations."
  2. verb To hold back or restrain a feeling, urge, or reaction.
    "He struggled to repress a laugh during the serious meeting."

repress in a sentence

  • The government sent troops to repress the demonstrations.
  • He struggled to repress a laugh during the serious meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "repress" in German?

"repress" in German is unterdrücken, unterbinden, zurückdrängen. repress means: To use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.

How do you use "repress" in a sentence?

Example: "The government sent troops to repress the demonstrations." In German, "repress" is unterdrücken, unterbinden, zurückdrängen.

Are there other ways to say "repress" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "repress": unterdrücken, unterbinden, zurückdrängen.

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