Repressing
Pronunciation: /riːˈprɛsɪŋ/
Repressing (verb)
- Stopping yourself from showing or expressing emotions or thoughts.
- Controlling or limiting actions, often by force or authority.
Examples
- They are repressing their emotions during the meeting.
- He is repressing his urge to react impulsively.
Common collocations: repress feelings, repress emotions, repress behavior, repress impulses