Reprimir
Example: É difícil reprimir a raiva durante discussões acaloradas.
Definition
"Reprimir" means to restrain or hold back strong emotions, actions, or impulses, especially in difficult or tense situations. For example, it can refer to suppressing anger during heated arguments to maintain control and avoid conflict escalation.
Etymology
The word "reprimir" comes from the Latin verb 'reprimere,' which means to press back or restrain. It combines 're-' meaning back and 'primere' meaning to press. Did you know? This root also gave rise to the English word 'repress,' highlighting its shared idea of holding something down or under control.
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