1
: subjected to or marked by repression
2
: characterized by restraint
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a 19th-century church in the repressed style favored by the strict religious sect
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But their whirlwind romance can’t overcome his insecurities over her promiscuous past and the blatant homophobia of his writing partner Banky (Jason Lee), who lashes out at the relationship as a means of dealing with his own repressed homosexuality.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
Taking the reins from Glenn Close, who originated the role on Broadway, Scherzinger brings an almost alien quality to Norma, whose strange poise and aloofness masks much deeper, repressed trauma.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Josh and Dalton’s memories of the Further have been repressed, leaving them vulnerable to the darkness that begins to resurface.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
These vampires aren’t stand-ins for aristocracy or repressed desire.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024
Taking the reins from Glenn Close, who originated the role on Broadway, Scherzinger brings an almost alien quality to Norma, whose strange poise and aloofness masks much deeper, repressed trauma.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Additionally, Josh and Dalton’s memories of the Further have been repressed, leaving them vulnerable to the darkness that begins to resurface.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
These vampires aren’t stand-ins for aristocracy or repressed desire.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Repressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repressed. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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repressed
adjective
re·pressed
ri-ˈprest 
1
: subjected to or marked by repression
a repressed child
2
: characterized by a keeping in check
Medical Definition
repressed
adjective
re·pressed
ri-ˈprest
: subjected to or marked by repression
a repressed child
repressed anger
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