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repress vs impede

impede vs repress

repress and impede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repress No No Yes No
impede No No Yes No
As verbs, impede is a hypernym of repress; that is, impede is a word with a broader meaning than repress:
  • repress: impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
  • impede: be a hindrance or obstacle to
Other hypernyms of repress include hinder.
repress (verb) impede (verb)
block the action of block passage through
put out of one's consciousness be a hindrance or obstacle to
suppress in order to conceal or hide
put down by force or intimidation
impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of
Difference between repress and impede

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