to restrain, press down, or suppress
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Example Sentences
He has been a bit depressed lately and needs more rest.
He tried hard to suppress his anger.
Do you want tea or coffee?
He feels depressed.
The atmosphere in the room is very oppressive, and no one is talking.
Suppressing one's emotions for a long time is harmful to health.
He speaks with cadence, which sounds very pleasant.
The teacher reads the text with cadence, making it easier for the students to understand the content.
The recitation of this poem is cadenced, fully showcasing the author's emotional fluctuations.
He has been very depressed recently.
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Cultural note
Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.
Learn how the Five Elements describe personality