Represses [verb]
Definition of Represses:
keep back, hold in
Synonyms of Represses:
● Inhibit
● Subdue
● Suppress
● Crush
● Quell
● Quash
● Restrain
● Muffle
● Squelch
● Subjugate
● Stifle
● Control
● Hinder
● Kill
● Compose
● Chasten
● Lock
● Smother
● Shush
● Cork
● Overpower
● Collect
● Curb
● Overcome
● Bottle
● Master
● Swallow
● Rein
● Check
● Silence
● Cool
● Black out
● Gridlock
● Hold back
● Tie up
● Jam up
● Keep in
● Keep in check
● Keep under wraps
● Quelch
● Simmer down
● Throw cold water on
Opposite/Antonyms of Represses:
● Yield
● Let go
● Encourage
● Start
● Help
● Free
● Allow
● Surrender
● Scatter
● Disperse
● Permit
● Liberate
● Release
● Assist
● Aid
Sentence/Example of Represses:
She was quite unable to repress a vulgar interest in the menials that served her.
The older man could not repress a cold smile—it had had more effect than he had hoped.
At the sight of it Frank could not repress an exclamation of astonishment.
She was unable to repress a glance of admiration at me as she moved off.
Struggling to repress my tears, I said no more, but passed out, cut to the heart.
I hid my face in my handkerchief to repress my fast-flowing tears.
But he could not repress a shudder as he felt their eyes examining him.
Further, let there be a general law which will have a tendency to repress impiety.
For all her brave words her heart was breaking, and she was holding her breath to repress a sob.
He could not repress a grin, and the housekeeper noticed it.