English dictionary

repress

/r/i/'pr/E/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

put down by force or intimidation

verb.social

Synonyms keep down quash reduce subdue subjugate

Source: WordNet 3.0
conceal or hide

verb.contact

Synonyms muffle smother stifle strangle

Source: WordNet 3.0
put out of one's consciousness

verb.cognition

Synonyms suppress

Source: WordNet 3.0
block the action of

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
To press again.

verb

Source: webster1913
To press back or down effectually; to crush down or out; to quell; to subdue; to supress; as, to <i>repress</i> sedition or rebellion; to <i>repress</i> the first risings of discontent.

verb

Source: webster1913