Meaning of the German Word "Unterdrücken"

unterdrücken
repress

To control a group of people by force.

Example Sentence

Der Diktator nutzte die Armee, um jeglichen Widerstand zu unterdrücken.

Other Meanings of This Word

To treat people in a cruel and unfair way, not allowing them freedom.

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To stop yourself from showing a feeling.

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To prevent something from being expressed or known.

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Definition: To control a group of people by force.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "unterdrücken"?

C1

What grammatical category does "unterdrücken" have?

Verb

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