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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

repressed

/rɪˈprɛsd/ verb · British & US
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What does repressed mean?

verb

To keep or keep back (a feeling, thought, or desire) from being expressed or shown; to suppress or restrain (a feeling, thought, or desire).

Example

"The artist's repressed emotions were evident in the dark and intense colors of her paintings."

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