repressed

Example Sentences

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But seeing the show, in which two athletes enter a loving relationship, stirred repressed feelings.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The critic James Wood decried Mr. Barnes as “a thoroughly English writer,” meaning that he is clever and pedantic and emotionally repressed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Sadi denied accusations that authorities had repressed the demonstrations sparked by Tchiroma's calls, insisting that "there was no disproportionate use of force by law enforcement".

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

It’s a snap of anger, repressed and now rising to the surface.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025

He was a big, good man with a soft baritone, who ruled with easy tact a choir of repressed soloists, and who had an unerring memory for the favorite hymns of District Superintendents.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee