repress
verb/ʁɨ.pɾiˈmiɾ/medium
re·pri·mir
Definition
To restrain, prevent the expression or development of something; to subdue by force.
She had to repress her feelings of jealousy to maintain the friendship.
The regime repressed all forms of political dissent.
Common collocations
repress emotionsrepress a desirerepress a rebellionrepress oneself
Etymology
Do latim 'reprimere' ('re-' + 'premere', 'pressionar').