Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reprimir
verb
/rɛˈprimɪr/
Definition
to suppress or restrain something, especially emotions or feelings.
Examples
- She tried to reprimir her laughter during the serious meeting.
- He found it hard to reprimir his feelings of anger.
Meaning
The act of holding back or controlling something that is felt or expressed, often used in the context of emotions or impulses.
Synonyms
- Suppress
- Restrict
- Stifle
- Quell
- Control