Repress Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Repress

Meaning 1 : put down by force or intimidation

    Synonyms : keep down,  quash,  reduce,  subdue,  subjugate
Meaning 2 : suppress in order to conceal or hide

    Example : repress a cry of fear

    Synonyms : muffle,  smother,  stifle,  strangle
Meaning 3 : put out of one's consciousness

    Synonyms : suppress
Meaning 4 : block the action of

    Example : the process of repressing gene transcription

Meaning 5 : impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of