Definition of: repress

(ri·pres′) v.t.
1. To keep under restraint or control; curb.
2. To put down; quell, as a rebellion.
3. Psychoanal. To effect the repression of, as fears, impulses, etc. [<L repressus, pp. of reprimere <re- back + premere press]
—re·press′er or re·pres′sor noun
—re·press′i·ble adjective Synonyms: bridle, chasten, check, crush, curb, overcome, overpower, quiet, rein, restrain, stay, still, subdue, suppress. See LIMIT, RESTRAIN, SUBDUE. Antonyms: agitate, animate, arouse, awaken, encourage, excite, incite, inspirit, instigate, kindle, provoke, rouse, stimulate.