Pronunciation: /rɪˈprɛst/
verb Repressed is also a verb that means to hold back or suppress something, such as emotions or memories.
A1 She repressed her feelings of anger and smiled instead.
A2 He repressed his memories of the accident and refused to talk about it.
B1 The therapist helped her work through repressed emotions from her childhood.
B2 After years of therapy, he was finally able to confront and release his repressed trauma.
C1 The artist's repressed creativity came bursting forth in a sudden burst of inspiration.
C2 She had repressed her true identity for so long, but finally embraced who she really was.
adjective Repressed is an adjective that describes something that has been held back or restrained, often referring to emotions or memories that have been suppressed or hidden.
A1 She repressed her emotions and didn't say anything.
A2 The repressed memories of his childhood came flooding back.
B1 The repressed anger he felt towards his boss finally surfaced.
B2 Her repressed desires were finally acknowledged and embraced.
C1 Years of repressed trauma were brought to light during therapy.
C2 The artist's repressed creativity burst forth in a flurry of new works.
formal The therapist helped her uncover repressed memories from her childhood.
informal He always seemed to have a repressed anger that would come out unexpectedly.
slang She was repressed by her strict parents growing up.
figurative The artist's creativity was repressed for years until she finally found her voice.
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