Repress Synonyms

Repress synonyms such as "button up, conquer, bite back, and bottle up". Repress is a verb, and its antonyms are release and express. Here are 70 another word for repress with example sentences.

Another word for Repress

70 other ways to say repress.

1. suppress

  • vanquish
  • tyrannize
  • trounce
  • triumph over
  • suppress
  • subjugate
  • subject
  • subdue
  • stop
  • stamp out
  • squelch
  • squash
  • rule with a rod of iron
  • rule with an iron hand
  • rout
  • quell
  • quash
  • put down
  • put a stop to
  • put an end to
  • overwhelm
  • overpower
  • overcome
  • oppress
  • nip in the bud
  • master
  • keep down
  • intimidate
  • hold down
  • get the better of
  • gain mastery over
  • gain control over
  • extinguish
  • end
  • domineer over
  • dominate
  • defeat
  • crush
  • contain
  • conquer

2. restrain

  • swallow
  • suppress
  • strangle
  • stifle
  • smother
  • silence
  • restrain
  • rein in
  • muffle
  • keep under control
  • keep the lid on
  • keep in check
  • keep back
  • inhibit
  • hold in
  • hold back
  • hide
  • gag
  • frustrate
  • fight back
  • curb
  • cork up
  • control
  • contain
  • conceal
  • choke back
  • check
  • button up
  • bottle up
  • bite back

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