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repress

[ri-pres] / rɪˈprɛs /
VERB
keep back, hold in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crush inhibit muffle quash quell restrain squelch stifle subdue subjugate suppress
STRONG
bottle chasten check collect compose control cool cork curb hinder kill lock master overcome overpower rein shush silence smother swallow
WEAK
black out gridlock hold back jam up keep in keep in check keep under wraps quelch simmer down throw cold water on tie up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow assist encourage free help let go liberate release start
STRONG
disperse permit scatter surrender yield

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