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réprimer

to suppress

verb reh-pree-MEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: from Latin reprimere

Also means

to repress

Usage Note

Réprimer can refer to suppressing a rebellion (réprimer une révolte) or repressing emotions (réprimer ses larmes, 'hold back tears'). The noun répression denotes the act of suppression, often in political contexts.

Examples

"Il a du mal à réprimer sa colère."

Natural Translation

He has trouble suppressing his anger.

Literal Translation

He has trouble to suppress his anger.

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