Reprimir
Example: El gobierno intentó reprimir las protestas con medidas estrictas.
Definition
"Reprimir" means to forcibly suppress or restrain an action, feeling, or behavior, often by using authority or force. For example, the government trying to repress protests involves stopping or controlling them through strict measures.
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 that this root is shared with words like 'repress' in English, highlighting its long-standing connection to control and restraint?
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"Reprimir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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