Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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repress | No | No | Yes | No |
inhibit | No | No | Yes | No |
repress (verb) | inhibit (verb) |
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block the action of | prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something |
put out of one's consciousness | make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally |
suppress in order to conceal or hide | consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior |
put down by force or intimidation | limit, block, or decrease the action or function of |
impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of |