Synonyms of REPRESSING

put down by force or intimidation

• REPRESS9
• QUASH17
• SUBDUE9
• SUBJUGATE19
• REDUCE9

Also: keep down.

conceal or hide

• SMOTHER12
• STIFLE9
• STRANGLE9
• MUFFLE14
• REPRESS9

put out of one's consciousness

• SUPPRESS12
• REPRESS9

block the action of

• REPRESS9

restrictive of action

• INHIBITORY18
• REPRESSIVE15