Translation of "repress" into French

réprimer, refouler, retenir are the top translations of "repress" into French.

repress verb noun grammar

The act of repressing. [..]

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  • réprimer

    verb

    forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing [..]

    The marches organised by the collective have been violently repressed for the security forces.

    Les marches organisés par le Collectif ont été réprimées dans la violence par les forces de l'ordre.

  • refouler

    verb

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    Regan's guilt was so great, she repressed everything.

    Regan se sent si coupable qu'elle a tout refoulé.

  • retenir

    verb

    to keep back [..]

    Yes, this foul spirit was born of a lie and nurtured by repression.

    Oui, cet esprit immonde est né d'un mensonge, et fut entretenu par la retenue.

  • Less frequent translations

    • rejeter
    • étouffer
    • étrangler
    • contenir
    • opprimer
    • maîtriser
    • supprimer
    • subjuguer
    • assujettir
    • machine à repasser

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