Both Uses of
repress
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- "It seems very unlikely, Harry," said Hermione in a repressive sort of voice.†
Chpt 7 *
- "Oh," said Slughorn, repressing a large belch.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(repress) to hold something back
or:
to subjugate (oppress or hold others down)