Repress

v. t. [imp. & p. p. REPRESSED (re-prĕst’); p. pr. & vb. n. REPRESSING.] [Prefix re and press; Fr. réprimer, It. reprimere, Lat. reprimere, repressum.]

1Sense 1. To press back or down effectually, or a second time; to crush down or out; to quell; to subdue; to suppress; as, to repress sedition or rebellion; to repress the first risings of discontent.

2Sense 2. Hence, to check; to restrain.

Desire of wine and all delicious drinks, Which many a famous warrior overturns, Thou couldst repress. — Milton.

Synonyms— To crush; overpower; subdue; suppress; quell; restrain; curb; check.