Re*press" (r?-pr?s"), v. t. [Pref.
re- + press.] To press again.
Re*press" (r?-pr?s"), v. t. [Pref.
re- + press: cf. L. reprimere, repressum. Cf.
Reprimand.] 1. 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.
2. Hence, to check; to restrain; to keep
back.
Desire of wine and all delicious drinks, . . .
Thou couldst repress.
Milton.
Syn. -- To crush; overpower; subdue; suppress; restrain;
quell; curb; check.
Re*press", n. The act of
repressing. [Obs.]
Re*press" (r?-pr?s"), v. t. [Pref.
re- + press.] To press again.
Re*press" (r?-pr?s"), v. t. [Pref.
re- + press: cf. L. reprimere, repressum. Cf.
Reprimand.] 1. 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.
2. Hence, to check; to restrain; to keep
back.
Desire of wine and all delicious drinks, . . .
Thou couldst repress.
Milton.
Syn. -- To crush; overpower; subdue; suppress; restrain;
quell; curb; check.
Re*press", n. The act of
repressing. [Obs.]
