repressed
intermediateB2/rɪˈprɛst/ · re-pressed
Describing emotions, thoughts, or behavior that are kept under control or suppressed.
Meanings
Describing emotions, thoughts, or behavior that are kept under control or suppressed.
ایسے جذبات، خیالات، یا رویے جو کنٹرول میں رکھے گئے ہوں یا دبائے گئے ہوں۔
دبائے ہوا
dabāye hawā
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- repressed emotions
- repressed memories
- repressed desires
Example Sentences
He had repressed his feelings for too long, causing him distress.
اس نے اپنے جذبات کو بہت دیر تک دبائے رکھا، جس کی وجہ سے اسے پریشانی ہوئی۔
Us ne apne jazbat ko bohat der tak dabaye rakha, jis ki wajah se use pareshani hui.
Repressed anger can lead to more serious psychological issues.
دبائی ہوئی غصہ زیادہ خطرناک نفسیاتی مسائل کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔
Dabai hui ghussa zyada khatarnaak nafsiati masail ka baais ban sakta hai.
She spoke about her repressed memories during therapy.
اس نے تھراپی کے دوران اپنے دبائے ہوئے یادوں کے بارے میں بات کی۔
Us ne therapy ke doran apne dabaye hue yaadon ke bare mein baat ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 're' as to do again, and 'pressed' as emotions that are pressed down.
Imagine a balloon that is being pressed down and doesn’t want to rise.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تھم گئی حسرتیں اب کہاں، کیوں چپ رہے، کیوں ہیں دبے ہوئے؟
Tham gayi hasratein ab kahan, Kyun chup rahe, kyun hain dabay huay?
Where have the desires stopped now, Why are we silent, why are we repressed?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جذبات کو دبانا انسان کو کمزور بناتا ہے۔
Jazbat ko dabana insaan ko kamzor banata hai.
Suppressing emotions makes a person weak.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "reprimere" — to hold back
First known use: 15th century
The word 'repressed' comes from the Latin 'reprimere', which means to hold back or check, and has evolved in English to describe emotions or desires that are involuntarily suppressed.