repressed en · ADJ · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ɹɪˈpɹɛst/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English press English repress English -ed English repressed From repress + -ed.
Meanings
-
Subjected to repression.
repressed homosexuality
repressed people
- Showing the suppression of emotions or impulses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more repressed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most repressed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
nonrepressed · unrepressed · hyperrepressed · repressed memory · repressedly