repressed
[ ri-prest ]
/ rɪˈprɛst /
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adjective
subjected to, affected by, or characteristic of psychological repression: repressed emotional conflicts.
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British Dictionary definitions for repressed
repressed
/ (rɪˈprɛst) /
adjective
(of a person) repressing feelings, instincts, desires, etc
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Medical definitions for repressed
repressed
[ rĭ-prĕst′ ]
adj.
Being subjected to or characterized by repression.
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