repress

verb

How many syllables in repress?

There are 2 syllables in the word repress.

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Divide repress into syllables:

re · press

How to pronounce repress:

Definition of repress:

repress (verb):: to keep (feelings) under control; put down by force or intimidation.; to check by or as if by pressure curb

Synonyms for repress:

bottle up

check

control

crack down (on)

crush

curb

destroy

extinguish

hold back

hold in

inhibit

keep down

keep in check

master

oppress

overcome

overpower

quash

quell

reduce

restrain

silence

sit on

squash

squelch

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Antonyms for repress:

abandon

abet

accelerate

accommodate

acquiese

advance

aggravate

agitate

aid

allow

animate

approve

arouse

assist

assure

awaken

back

be overcome by

be overwhelmed by

bear

bid

boost

bow

bring in

buckle

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