/rɪˈprɛs/ – Verb
Definition: 1. kiêm chế, đàn áp, trấn an, trấn áp;
2. ngăn chặn, chặn đứng.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “repress” means to prevent or prohibit by law or authority. It can also refer to the act of restraining, controlling, or suppressing something, such as a behavior or an action.
Example: The government attempted to repress the protesters’ freedom of speech by imposing strict regulations on public demonstrations.