Repress
Suppress
Synonyms: Suppress, quash, put down, crush, extinguish, put a stop to, end, defeat, rout, overwhelm, trounce, get the better of, gain control over, squelch, subjugate, keep down, rule with an iron hand, intimidate, domineer over, subject, quell, subdue, put an end to, squash, stamp out, stop, nip in the bud, conquer, overpower, triumph over, vanquish, contain, gain mastery over, oppress, hold down, rule with a rod of iron, dominate, master, tyrannize, and overcome.
Restrain
Synonyms: Restrain, keep back, bite back, fight back, check, keep under control, rein in, silence, stifle, swallow, strangle, conceal, bottle up, frustrate, keep the lid on, hold back, hold in, suppress, keep in check, control, curb, contain, muffle, smother, choke back, gag, hide, inhibit, button up, and cork up.
Example Sentences
He tried to repress his emotions, but they kept surfacing during the meeting.
The government attempted to repress the protests, but the people continued to rally.
She had to repress her laughter when the situation became too awkward.
Over time, he learned to repress his memories of the traumatic event.
The desire to speak out was repressed by fear of punishment.
His attempt to repress his true feelings only made things worse in the long run.
The teacher asked the students not to repress their creativity in the art class.
It’s unhealthy to repress anger; it’s better to address it directly.
The dictator sought to repress any form of opposition to his rule.
She tried to repress her guilt, but it weighed heavily on her conscience.