164 Synonyms for Repress: suppress, inhibit

repress (164 synonym found)

Repress has 164 synonyms. The top synonyms for repress are suppress, inhibit, restrain, stifle, smother, subdue, gag, quell and 156 more. Another word for repress is suppress. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for repress?

A common synonym for repress is suppress. Other synonyms include inhibit, restrain, stifle, smother.

How many synonyms does repress have?

Repress has 164 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does repress mean?

(n): the act of repressing (v): to press again; to press back or down effectually; to crush down or out; to quell; to subdue; to suppress; as, to repress sedition or rebellion; to repress the first ri

Definition of repress:

(n) : the act of repressing

(v) : to press again; to press back or down effectually; to crush down or out; to quell; to subdue; to suppress; as, to repress sedition or rebellion; to repress the first risings of discontent

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