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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
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reprimir
repress
repress
to suppress
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-ir
verb suffix
Reprimir means to repress and can be thought of as repress0 + -ir1 (verb1).
verb
  1. repress
    To prevent or restrain an impulse, feeling, or action
    Intentó reprimir su enojo, pero no pudo. // He tried to repress his anger, but he couldn't.
  2. suppress
    To put down by force, especially a revolt or disturbance
    El gobierno decidió reprimir la manifestación. // The government decided to suppress the demonstration.