Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: repressing
IPA transcription: [ɹipɹ'ɛsɪŋ]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: inhibitory, repressive, repressing
    Meaning: restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"
Usage examples
  • "That reminds me of--of something I wanted to say to you," she said. "You're quite right about people not repressing their inclinations.
  • As far back as the sixteenth century the Spanish forts at Alhucemas--not to mention other places--were established for the purpose of repressing piracy in its vicinity.