Repress — synonyms, definition

1. repress (Verb)

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repress (Verb) — Put down by force or intimidation. ex. "The government represses any attempt of an uprising"

repress (Verb) — Conceal or hide. ex. "repress a yawn"

repress (Verb) — (psychiatry) put out of one's consciousness.

repress (Verb) — Block the action of.

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