1. holding back or restraining something, especially emotions or desires
Usage: present participle of repress
2. using force to control or subdue people or groups
Usage: present participle of repress; often political context

Examples

• She was repressing her anger during the meeting.
• The government was accused of repressing political dissent.
• He had been repressing his memories of the accident for years.
• The dictator focused on repressing any opposition movements.
• Repressing her true feelings only made things worse.
• The therapy helped her stop repressing painful emotions.