Repress

verb
ri'prɛs

Verb

  • suppress in order to conceal or hide

    “repress a cry of fear”

    Similar:MuffleSmotherStifleStrangle
    Type of:InhibitSuppress

  • block the action of

    “the process of repressing gene transcription”

    Type of:Change

  • put down by force or intimidation

    Similar:QuashReduceSubdueSubjugate
    Type of:SuppressOppressCrush

  • put out of one's consciousness

    Similar:Suppress
    Type of:ForgetBury

  • impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of

    Type of:ImpedeHinder

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