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repress
verb
block the action of
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ɹəˈpɹɛs
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verb
block the action of
“the process of repressing gene transcription”
verb
put out of one's consciousness
verb
suppress in order to conceal or hide
“smother a yawn”
verb
put down by force or intimidation
“The government quashes any attempt of an uprising”
verb
impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
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the process of repressing gene transcription
smother a yawn
muffle one's anger
strangle a laugh
repress a cry of fear
The government quashes any attempt of an uprising
China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently
The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land
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