(A) to get rid of
(B) ** to keep under control; restrain
(C) to hold oneself back voluntarily
(D) the act of being freed
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -/ (rɪˈprɛs) / verb (tr) to keep (feelings, etc) under control; suppress or restrainto repress a desire. to put into a state of subjugationto repress a people. psychoanal to banish (thoughts and impulses that conflict with conventional standards of conduct) from one’s conscious mind.
Concept note-2: -/rɪˈpres/ to not allow something, especially feelings, to be expressed: He repressed a sudden desire to cry. to control what people do, especially by using force.
Concept note-3: -: to put down by force : subdue. : to hold in by self-control. repressed a laugh. : to prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of. repress one’s anger.
Concept note-4: -clamp down (on) throttle. smother. obliterate. strangle.
Concept note-5: -The term repression generally refers to the adoption of legislation necessary to prevent and punish violations of the law.