v. 25B6; verb
the rebellion was repressed : SUPPRESS, quell, quash, subdue, put down, crush, extinguish, stamp out, defeat, conquer, rout, overwhelm, contain.
the peasants were repressed : OPPRESS, subjugate, keep down, rule with a rod of iron, intimidate, tyrannize, crush.
these emotions may well be repressed : RESTRAIN, hold back/in, keep back, suppress, keep in check, control, keep under control, curb, stifle, bottle up; informal button up, keep the lid on.