Repress (verb)

1. To prevent (an emotion, impulse, or desire) from being expressed or revealed.
2. To subdue or suppress (a rebellion or uprising) by military force or other means of authority.

Origin:

The word repress comes from the late 16th century, derived from the latin word 'repressare' meaning to press back.

Examples:

1. He struggled to repress his anger and frustration towards his boss.
2. She learned to repress her feelings and pretend everything was okay, even when it wasn't.
3. The government repressed the opposition with force, leaving many people injured or dead.
4. The therapist advised him to find healthy ways to repress his stress instead of bottling it up.
5. Many people repressed their memories of the war, finding it too painful to think about.