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repressing

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No one, of course, was “repressing” Klaus or preventing him from “expressing his views,” something he does with abandon.

Police clash with demonstrators again in the streets of Moscow, repressing any protest over the recent elections.

Now 26 years old, the unidentified accuser says she “recovered” the memories after years of repressing them.

"There is not the slightest chance of your doing that to-night, Ronald," Jessie said, repressing a wild desire to laugh.

Dick, who had difficulty in repressing his excitement, mentioned something about never having seen him before.

Jacinth, in spite of her aunt's repressing presence, could not help stooping down and gently kissing the soft old face.

The next service of the squadron was in repressing guerilla outrages; and they took part in the small battle of Munfordsville.

He had a singular feeling, as if he was repressing or providing against some latent danger of attack.

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On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to repressing, such as: bleak, depressing, disappointing, disheartening, dismal, and dispiriting.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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