repress

noun

1. The act of repressing.

verb

1. put down by force or intimidation

Similar word(s): quash, reduce, subdue, subjugate

Definition categories: social, crush, oppress, suppress

2. impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of

Definition categories: social, hinder, impede

3. suppress in order to conceal or hide

- repress a cry of fear

Similar word(s): muffle, smother, stifle, strangle

Definition categories: contact, inhibit, suppress

4. put out of one's consciousness

Similar word(s): suppress

Definition categories: cognition, bury, forget

5. block the action of

- the process of repressing gene transcription

Definition categories: change