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    Reprimir (en. Suppress)

    /reˈpɾimiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To prevent or restrict the expression of something.
    He decided to repress his fear to face the situation.
    Decidió reprimir su miedo para enfrentar la situación.
    To submit or control by force.
    The government violently repressed the protests.
    El gobierno reprimió las protestas de manera violenta.
    To hide or disguise emotions.
    Sometimes it's hard to repress sadness.
    A veces es difícil reprimir la tristeza.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reprimere', which means 'to stop' or 'to hold back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    repress feelings
    To hold back or contain emotions, avoiding their expression.
    reprimir sentimientos
    repress anger
    To control rage so as not to react violently.
    reprimir la ira
    repress a laugh
    To curb laughter when in an inappropriate place.
    reprimir un riso

    Related Words

    suppression
    Action of suppressing or repressing something.
    supresión
    containment
    Action of containing something, especially emotions.
    contención
    domination
    Control or authority over something or someone.
    dominación

    Slang Meanings

    To crush
    To repress the urge to go out as if crushing a soda.
    Reprimir sus ganas de salir como si machacara una soda.
    To lower the volume
    When the party gets intense, sometimes it's better to repress and lower the volume.
    Cuando la fiesta se vuelve intensa, a veces es mejor reprimir y bajar el volumen.