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Repressing Definition & Meaning

repressing
adjective
  1. restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"

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What does repressing mean?
restrictive of action; "a repressive regime"; "an overly strict and inhibiting discipline"
What part of speech is repressing?
Repressing is an adjective.

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