repress

/ɹɪpɹˈɛs/

/ɹiˈpɹɛs/

to repress

MAIN VERB

put down by force or intimidation

synonyms : keep down

block the action of

put out of one's consciousness

synonyms : suppress

suppress in order to conceal or hide

synonyms : muffle

impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of

Examples

1. A guilty verdict against Cosby would go a long way toward opening the floodgates for women to report sexual assault instead of repressing it.

2. My parents would always repress their stories about the genocide.

3. We repress undesired experience.

4. You repress your emotions and anger.