Synonyms of repression

repression

noun

ri-ˈpre-shən 

as in restraint

the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others

psychologists talking about the repression of anger and how it affects one's health

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restraint
• discipline
• suppression
• inhibition
• composure
• constraint
• self-control
• discretion
• reserve
• refrainment
• self-restraint
• continence
• possession
• control
• self-command
• mastery
• silence
• willpower
• self-discipline
• self-censorship
• will
• distance
• self-government
• aloofness
• self-denial
• reticence
• self-mastery
• shyness
• bashfulness
• self-containment
• command
• modesty
• taciturnity
• self-possession
• detachedness
• self-poise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incontinence
• disinhibition
• gratification
• indulgence
• unconstraint
• frankness
• overindulgence
• candor
• bluntness
• uninhibitedness
• self-abandonment
• intemperance
• unrestrainedness
• self-indulgence
• immoderacy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of repression

That violent repression of dissent, along with widespread corruption and economic mismanagement, had appeared to pose an existential internal threat. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026

Many called for the death of Khamenei and denounced decades of repression, only to be met with a deadly government crackdown. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 July 2026

Security analysts say the organization expanded alongside the historic exodus of Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse and political repression. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

The nonprofit advocacy group focuses on rights issues in global labor migration, political repression and sports. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 1 July 2026