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repressed (adjective)

Definition: Kept down or held back in a restrained or controlled manner.

Sense 1: Not openly expressed, restrained or inhibited.

Example sentences:

• Her repressed anger simmered beneath the surface.
• The character in the book was struggling with repressed memories from their childhood.

repressed (verb)

Definition: To suppress or keep down by force or authority.

Sense 1: To subdue or control someone or something forcefully.

Example sentences:

• The government often represses dissenting voices.
• His emotions were so overwhelming that he had to repress them.
• The regime repressed the rebellion with a heavy hand.

repressed (noun)

Definition: A person who is restrained or inhibited in expressing their emotions or desires.

Sense 1: A person who suppresses their true feelings or desires.

Example sentences:

• She grew up as a repressed, shy child.
• The therapist helped the patient understand the reasons behind their repressed nature.

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