All 6 Uses of
repress
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Pope)
- He sees, and sudden to the goddess cries, Known by the flames that sparkle from her eyes: [Illustration: MINERVA REPRESSING THE FURY OF ACHILLES.]†
Book 1
- MINERVA REPRESSING THE FURY OF ACHILLES.†
Book 1
- When now the rage of hunger was repress'd, With pure libations they conclude the feast; The youths with wine the copious goblets crown'd, And, pleased, dispense the flowing bowls around;(69) With hymns divine the joyous banquet ends, The paeans lengthen'd till the sun descends: The Greeks, restored, the grateful notes prolong; Apollo listens, and approves the song.†
Book 1
- Though secret anger swell'd Minerva's breast, The prudent goddess yet her wrath repress'd; But Juno, impotent of rage, replies: "What hast thou said, O tyrant of the skies!†
Book 8
- The first fat offering to the immortals due, Amidst the greedy flames Patroclus threw; Then each, indulging in the social feast, His thirst and hunger soberly repress'd.†
Book 9 *
- When now the rage of hunger was repress'd, The wondering hero eyes his royal guest: No less the royal guest the hero eyes, His godlike aspect and majestic size; Here, youthful grace and noble fire engage; And there, the mild benevolence of age.†
Book 24
Definitions:
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(1)
(repress) to hold something back
or:
to subjugate (oppress or hold others down) -
(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
In psychology, repress has a more specialized meaning where something is put out of one's consciousness. For example, someone with repressed anger may not consciously realize they are angry, yet the anger still affects their mind and body.