Synonyms for

Repressing

Verb / ri:ˈpresɪŋ / Another word for repressing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to hold back or prevent by force; to keep from expressing or showing

Synonyms & similar words

quash muffle smother subdue strangle stifle repressive subjugate inhibitory keepdown reduce suppress repress suppress stifle inhibit constrain curb quash check restrain hinder thwart oppress subdue smother withhold muzzle silence gag

Example sentences

  1. He was repressing his tears.
  2. She was repressing her emotions.
  3. The government was repressing the protests.
  4. He was repressing his desire to scream.
  5. She was repressing her laughter.

Quotes

  • 'The more you try to repress me, the more I will protest!' - Malala Yousafzai
  • 'The attempt to repress our urges and instincts is doomed to failure.' - Carl Jung
  • 'The more you try to repress something, the more it will come back to haunt you.' - Jodi Picoult

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