Dictionary Check: repress

"repress" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

verb

put down by force or intimidation

Example: "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising"
verb

impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of

verb

suppress in order to conceal or hide

Example: "smother a yawn"
verb

put out of one's consciousness

Synonyms:
verb

block the action of

Example: "the process of repressing gene transcription"

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