noun
repressing
Repressing (noun) means the act of holding something down or back, or a further round of pressing something. Example: “Repressing the region's free press only fueled more unrest.”
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The act of holding something down or back, or a further round of pressing something.
"Repressing the region's free press only fueled more unrest."
How to use repressing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of restraining or crushing something.
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Rhymes for repressing
Messing
Lessing
blessing
dressing
pressing
guessing
assessing
caressing
processing
expressing
addressing
depressing
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Frequently asked questions
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.
What is the meaning of repressing?
"repressing" (noun) means the act of holding something down or back, or a further round of pressing something.
