repressing

IPA: riprˈɛsɪŋ

Examples of "repressing" in Sentences

She had spent years repressing her emotions, burying them deep down inside
The dictator was known for repressing any form of dissent or opposition
I could feel the pressure building inside me, as if I were repressing a scream
His childhood trauma had led to a lifetime of repressing memories and feelings
The therapist helped her to recognize the patterns of repressing her true self in order to maintain a facade of perfection