repress
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/rɪˈpres/
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/rɪˈpres/
to hold back or hide feelings or emotions
She tried to repress her anger during the meeting.
她试图在会议期间压抑自己的愤怒。
to use force to control people and limit their freedom
The regime used soldiers to repress the protest.
该政权动用士兵镇压抗议活动。