Repress

usgb/rɪˈpres/
verb

To control or keep something under control.

The government repressed the revolt quickly and brutally.
Visual representation of "repress" - To control or keep something under control

Often appears as...

  • repress a smile
  • repress a laugh
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Power Dynamics

Used when someone with authority stops something forcefully.

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The activists claimed the new policy was a way to repress dissent.
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Negative Connotation

Often suggests unfair or harsh control.

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Citizens felt repressed by the heavy-handed laws.
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Not Physically

Implies control of abstract things, not physical objects.

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The company repressed the information from becoming public.
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