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repress
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/rɪˈprɛs/To subdue or hold back something by force; to prevent something (an emotion, memory, desire, or action) from being expressed or coming to the surface.
represser
nounLow
/rɪˈpresə/A person or thing that represses.
repression
nounC1
/rɪˈprɛʃən/The action or process of suppressing, subduing, or holding back something, typically by force or authority, whether physically, politically, or psychologically.
repressor
nounC1
/rɪˈpresə(r)/Something or someone that actively prevents or suppresses an action, expression, or process.
reprieval
nounExtremely rare / Obsolete
/rɪˈpriːvəl/An act or instance of reprieving; the state of being reprieved.
reprieve
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/rɪˈpriːv/To cancel or postpone a punishment, especially a death sentence; a temporary relief from something unpleasant.
reprimand
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈrɛp.rɪ.mɑːnd/A formal or official expression of disapproval, typically given by someone in authority.
reprint
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˌriːˈprɪnt/To print something again; a new printed copy of an already published work.
reprisal
nounC1-C2
/rɪˈpraɪz(ə)l/An act of retaliation or revenge, especially one taken by a state or authority against another for a previous injury or act of aggression.
reprise
nounverbverb-transitiveLow
/rɪˈpriːz/To repeat a part of something, especially a piece of music, a performance, or an action.
repristinate
verb-transitiveVery Low / Obscure
/ˌriːˈprɪstɪneɪt/to restore (something) to its original, pure, or pristine state.
reprivatize
verb-transitiveLow
/ˌriːˈpraɪvətaɪz/To return (a state-owned or publicly controlled enterprise, industry, or asset) to private ownership and control.
repro
nounLow (Specialized/Informal)
/ˌriːˈprəʊ/A reproduction (noun) or to reproduce (verb). Most commonly a short form used informally for a copy of a printed item, artwork, or document, especially in publishing, design, and art contexts.
repro proof
nounLow
/ˌreprəʊ ˈpruːf/A final, high-quality proof of artwork or text that is intended to exactly represent how the final printed version will look.
reproach
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/rɪˈprəʊtʃ/To express disapproval or criticism to someone because of their actions or behaviour, typically in a way that suggests disappointment.
reprobance
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/ˈrɛprəbəns/The state or character of being morally depraved; utter wickedness or sinfulness.
reprobate
adjectivenounverb+1C2
/ˈrɛprə(ʊ)beɪt/A person who behaves in a morally corrupt, wicked, or unprincipled way; someone who is depraved.
reprobation
nounC2/Rare
/ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/Strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something, especially on moral grounds.
reprocess
verbC1
/ˌriːˈprəʊ.ses/to subject something to a process again; to treat or handle material again to make it usable.
reproduce
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/To make a copy or duplicate of something; to produce again.

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