Category:Repress

Re*press" (r-prs"), v. t. Etym: [pref. re- + press.]

Defn: to press again.

Repress Re*press" (r-prs"), v. t. Etym: [pref. re- + press: cf. L. reprimere, Repressum. Cf. Reprimand.]

1. To press back or down effectually; to crush down or out; to quell; To subdue; to supress; as, to repress sedition or rebellion; to Repress the first risings of discontent.

2. Hence, to check; to restrain; to keep back. Desire of wine and all delicious drinks,. . . Thou couldst repress. Milton.

Syn. -- to crush; overpower; subdue; suppress; restrain; quell; curb; Check.

Repress Re*press", n.

Defn: the act of repressing. [obs.]