repressed

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English

Etymology 1

From repress +‎ -ed.

Pronunciation

Verb

repressed

  1. simple past and past participle of repress

Adjective

repressed (comparative more repressed, superlative most repressed)

  1. Subjected to repression.
  2. (medicine) Showing the suppression of emotions or impulses.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From re- +‎ pressed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹiˈpɹɛst/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛst

Verb

repressed

  1. Pressed again.

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