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   Repress , v. t. [Pref. re- + press.] To press again.
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   Repress , v. t. [Pref. re- + press: cf. L. reprimere, repressum. Cf. Reprimand.]
   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.
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   Hence, to check; to restrain; to keep back.
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   Desire of wine and all delicious drinks, . . . 
   Thou couldst repress.
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   Syn. -- To crush; overpower; subdue; suppress; restrain; quell; curb; check.
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   Repress, n. The act of repressing. [Obs.]
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