Meaning of pent-up in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pɛntˈəp/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    pent-up

    Definitions

    1. characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

    Examples

    • « her severe upbringing had left her inhibited »
    • « a very inhibited young man, anxious and ill at ease »
    • « their reactions were partly the product of pent-up emotions »
    • « repressed rage turn »

    Synonyms

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