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(r?-pr?s"), v. t.[Pref. re- + press.] To press again. Repress" (r?-pr?s"), v. t.[Pref. re- + press: cf. L. reprimere, repressum. Cf. Reprimand.] 1. To press back or down effectually; to crush down or out; to quell; to subdue; to supress; as, to repress sedition or rebellion; to repress the first risings of discontent. 2. Hence, to check; to restrain; to keep back. Desire of wine and all delicious drinks, . . . Thou couldst repress. Milton. Syn. -- To crush; overpower; subdue; suppress; restrain; quell; curb; check. Repress" n.The act of repressing. [Obs.] スポンサード リンク
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