Definition of represses

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• represses is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• represses is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• represses is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of represses

• put down by force or intimidation (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. keep down
  2. quash
  3. reduce
  4. subdue
  5. subjugate
• suppress in order to conceal or hide (verb)

  Examples

  1. repress a cry of fear

  Synonyms

  1. muffle
  2. smother
  3. stifle
  4. strangle
• put out of one's consciousness (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. suppress
• block the action of (verb)

  Examples

  1. the process of repressing gene transcription
• impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of (verb)

See definition of represses in Merriam Webster