Historical Oppression

verb Repressed is also a verb that means to hold back or suppress something, such as emotions or memories.

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.

• The therapist helped her uncover repressed memories from her childhood.
• He always seemed to have a repressed anger that would come out unexpectedly.
• She was repressed by her strict parents growing up.
• The artist's creativity was repressed for years until she finally found her voice.