REPRESS
Scrabble letter values: R1E1P3R1E1S1S1 = 9
Definition
- verb put down by force or intimidation. — synonyms: quash, keep_down, subdue, subjugate, reduce
- verb impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of.
- verb suppress in order to conceal or hide. — synonyms: smother, stifle, strangle, muffle
- verb put out of one's consciousness. — synonyms: suppress
- verb block the action of.
Examples
- “The government quashes any attempt of an uprising”
- “China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently”
- “The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land”