Thesaurus
Synonyms & Antonyms of repressed
(Entry 1 of 2)
not excessively showy
- a 19th-century church in the repressed style favored by the strict religious sect
Synonyms for repressed
- conservative,
- low-key
- (also low-keyed),
- muted,
- quiet,
- restrained,
- sober,
- subdued,
- toned-down,
- understated,
- unflashy,
- unpretentious
Words Related to repressed
Near Antonyms for repressed
Antonyms for repressed
- flamboyant,
- flaring,
- flashy,
- garish,
- gaudy,
- glitzy,
- loud,
- noisy,
- ostentatious,
- razzle-dazzle,
- splashy,
- swank
- (or swanky)
repressed
verb
past tense of repress
Synonyms & Antonyms of repressed (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
- quickly repressed the rebellion in the provincial city and restored order
Synonyms for repressed
Words Related to repressed
- doused
- (also dowsed),
- extinguished,
- put out,
- quenched
Phrases Synonymous with repressed
Near Antonyms for repressed
2
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
- you can't repress your feelings forever, so tell her how you feel about her
Synonyms for repressed
Words Related to repressed
Near Antonyms for repressed
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More About repressed
Cite this Entry
“Repressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repressed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Farm Idioms Quiz
-
- What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share repressed
Time Traveler for repressed
The first known use of repressed was in 1606
See more words from the same year