Unterdrücken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Unterdrücken" is used as verb with the meaning of "repress", "suppress" or "stifle".

Essential properties of "unterdrücken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: unterdrücken
Simple past: unterdrückte
Participle: unterdrückt

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regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "unterdrücken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To repress or prevent the development of something (feelings, ideas, movements)"

Definition: "To repress or prevent the manifestation or development of something, especially feelings, ideas, or social movements."
Translation(s): repress, suppress, stifle, curb
Synonym(s): unterjochen, niederschlagen, ersticken
Antonym(s): fördern
Related word(s): Unterdrückung, Unterdrücker

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Regierung versuchte, die Proteste zu unterdrücken.The government tried to suppress the protests.
Es ist wichtig, negative Gefühle nicht zu unterdrücken.It is important not to repress negative feelings.
Der Diktator unterdrückte jede Form von Opposition.The dictator suppressed all forms of opposition.

2.) "To dominate or subjugate someone by force or authority"

Definition: "To dominate or subjugate someone, especially through force or authority."
Translation(s): oppress, subjugate, dominate, suppress
Synonym(s): Beherrschen, Knechten, Tyrannisieren
Antonym(s): Befreien
Related word(s): Unterdrückung, Unterdrücker

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Minderheit wurde von der Mehrheit unterdrückt.The minority was oppressed by the majority.
Das Regime unterdrückte die Bevölkerung mit Gewalt.The regime oppressed the population with violence.
Frauen wurden jahrhundertelang in vielen Gesellschaften unterdrückt.For centuries, women were oppressed in many societies.

3.) "To hold back a physical or emotional reaction"

Definition: "To contain or repress a physical or emotional reaction."
Translation(s): suppress, hold back, stifle, restrain
Synonym(s): zurückhalten, unterdrücken, verbergen
Antonym(s): ausdrücken
Related word(s): Unterdrückung, Selbstbeherrschung

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie konnte ihr Lachen kaum unterdrücken.She could barely suppress her laughter.
Er unterdrückte den Impuls, laut zu schreien.He suppressed the impulse to scream loudly.
Trotz der traurigen Nachricht unterdrückte sie ihre Tränen.Despite the sad news, she suppressed her tears.

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