1. To hold back or prevent by an act of volition: couldn't repress a smirk. 2. a. To put down or subdue by force: repress a rebellion.

What does Represible mean?

Medical Definition of repressible

: capable of being repressed repressible enzymes controlled by their end products.

What does irrepressible mean in a sentence?

full of energy and enthusiasm; impossible to stop: Even the rain failed to dampen his irrepressible spirits. Compare. uncontrollable. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.