repress in Portuguese
repress in Portuguese is reprimir — repress means to use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.
repress in Portuguese
reprimir
(transitive) To forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing further.
What does "repress" mean?
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verb To use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.
"The government sent troops to repress the demonstrations."
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verb To hold back or restrain a feeling, urge, or reaction.
"He struggled to repress a laugh during the serious meeting."
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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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What is "repress" in Portuguese?
"repress" in Portuguese is reprimir. 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 Portuguese, "repress" is reprimir.
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