Synonyms of represses

represses

verb

present tense third-person singular of repress

1

as in suppresses

to put a stop to (something) by the use of force

quickly repressed the rebellion in the provincial city and restored order

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suppresses
• quells
• subdues
• stifles
• quashes
• silences
• crushes
• squelches
• destroys
• squashes
• sits on
• extinguishes
• overcomes
• clamps down (on)
• cracks down (on)
• snuffs (out)
• slaps down
• quenches
• demolishes
• puts down
• throttles
• strangles
• obliterates
• smothers
• dominates
• decimates
• annihilates
• douses
• subjugates
• exterminates
• conquers
• overwhelms
• smashes
• devastates
• ruins
• overpowers
• vanquishes
• desolates
• wrecks
• wastes
• puts out
• dowses
• wipes out
• nukes
• rubs out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• supports
• helps
• assists
• aids
• abets
• backs
• provokes
• incites
• stirs
• promotes
• instigates
• encourages
• fosters
• cultivates
• nourishes
• nurtures
• furthers
• foments
• advances
• whips (up)
• props up
• forwards

2

as in stifles

to refrain from openly showing or uttering

you can't repress your feelings forever, so tell her how you feel about her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stifles
• suppresses
• swallows
• smothers
• strangles
• contains
• submerges
• manages
• chokes (back)
• controls
• holds back
• pockets
• governs
• quells
• sinks
• curbs
• quashes
• checks
• muffles
• squelches
• bridles
• bottles up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expresses
• releases
• takes out
• unleashes
• looses
• vents