كبت

كَبَتَ \ inhibit: to stop sb. from doing sth; make sb. unable to express what he really feels or wants to do: His presence inhibits me, I don’t feel comfortable when he is here. repress: to keep under control (feelings, etc.); prevent (sb.) from acting naturally: She repressed her anger. He tried to repress his tears. The prisoners are repressed by the severe prison rules. stifle: to hold back and prevent (a laugh, a cry, etc.): He could hardly stifle his amusement. subdue: conquer; bring under control; make quieter or gentler: They spoke in subdued voices. Napoleon subdued several European states. suppress: to prevent (sth.) from developing, or from becoming public: I suppressed a laugh. Governments sometimes suppress the truth. \ See Also منع (مَنَعَ)، أَخْضَعَ \ كَبْتِيّ \ repressive: severe; allowing no freedom of expression: repressive laws.