Reprimir
Example: El gobierno intentó reprimir las protestas pacíficas en la plaza.
Definition
"Reprimir" means to suppress or restrain actions, emotions, or events forcefully or by authority. It often refers to the act of putting down protests, rebellions, or any kind of expression that challenges control or order, as in the government trying to repress peaceful protests.
Etymology
The word "reprimir" comes from the Latin verb 'reprimere,' which means to press back or restrain. It combines 're-' meaning back or again, and 'primere' meaning to press. Did you know that the concept of pressing back in this way has been used in political and social contexts for centuries?
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"Reprimir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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