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Word entry · 7 letters

repress

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"Hold down"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ɹəˈpɹɛs/Part of speech verbSorted eeprrssStarts with REnds with S1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. block the action of

Word origin

Ultimately from Latin repressus, the perfect passive participle of reprimō (“to repress”).

Used in a sentence

  • to repress rebellion or sedition
  • to repress the first risings of discontent
  • Deſire of wine and all delicious drinks […] Thou couldſt repreſs,

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