Repress

//ɹəˈpɹɛs//

Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "repress" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

autorepress corepress derepress repressibility repressible repressment transrepress

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

bottle up bury change crush forget hinder impede inhibit oppress suppress

Manner Of

change impede oppress

Related Terms

repression repressive repressor

Related Terms

check develop forcefully further press prevent repressing upheaval

Synonym Network

crush restrain smother suppress

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