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repress in Spanish

repress in Spanish is reprimir — repress means to use force to stop an uprising, protest, or similar unrest from growing.

repress in Spanish

reprimir
verb

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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What is "repress" in Spanish?

"repress" in Spanish 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 Spanish, "repress" is reprimir.

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