Reprimere
Example: Il capo ha dovuto reprimere l'impulso di arrabbiarsi.
Definition
"Reprimere" means to hold back or restrain an impulse, feeling, or action, often to prevent an outburst or reaction. For example, it involves suppressing anger or other emotions to maintain control in a situation.
Etymology
The word "reprimere" comes from Latin, where 're-' means 'back' and 'primere' means 'to press.' So, "reprimere" literally means 'to press back,' reflecting the idea of holding something down or restraining it. Did you know this verb shares its roots with the English word 'repress'?
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