Defn: Representation. [Obs.]
REPRESS
Re*press" (r-prs"), v. t. Etym: [Pref. re- + press.]
Defn: To press again.
REPRESS Re*press" (r-prs"), v. t. Etym: [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.
REPRESS
Re*press", n.
Defn: The act of repressing. [Obs.]
REPRESSER
Re*press"er (-r), n.