1. to hold back or restrain (feelings, desires, or impulses)
Usage: psychology
2. to put down or crush by force; to subdue
Usage: political context

Examples

• She represses her anger during meetings.
• The dictator represses all political opposition.
• He represses painful memories from childhood.
• The government represses freedom of speech.
• She represses her true feelings about the situation.
• The regime represses any form of dissent.
• He represses his emotions to appear strong.