as in muted
not excessively showy
a 19th-century church in the repressed style favored by the strict religious sect
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as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
quickly repressed the rebellion in the provincial city and restored order
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as in stifled
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
you can't repress your feelings forever, so tell her how you feel about her
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Recent Examples of repressed
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
And Dane, who portrayed Nate’s repressed dad Cal Jacobs, died in February following a battle with ALS, after filming scenes for the show’s final season.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
For generations, the Cuban dictatorship has repressed those who speak out for freedom.
—- Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
And of course, our sweet, repressed boys steal the show.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
And Dane, who portrayed Nate’s repressed dad Cal Jacobs, died in February following a battle with ALS, after filming scenes for the show’s final season.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Iran, where major protests in January were brutally repressed, has between 50% and 60% under 30.
—John Rennie Short, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
For generations, the Cuban dictatorship has repressed those who speak out for freedom.
—- Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repressed
Adjective
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Its pretty plaid is in muted tones on good-quality, abrasion-resistant material, with a minimalist shape that anchors a room.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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In their own muted ways, her colleagues agreed.—
Mark Dee
April 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 2021 army takeover triggered massive public resistance that was brutally suppressed, triggering a bloody civil war that has killed thousands of people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The market value of media and entertainment stocks remains suppressed, however, amid intensifying competition from tech and streaming companies.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Loons’ defense stifled Dallas striker Petar Musa, who came into the game leading MLS with nine goals this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neither restrained nor overpowering.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Anxiety quelled, the party starts back up, with Bambaataa spinning a record by James Brown.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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What could not be as easily quelled were the puns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Early in the season, Johnson would have rather swallowed a Fiesta cascarone whole than play both of his inexperienced rookies at the same time.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Near the lake that has swallowed Van Buren, someone has constructed an outlet called Heirloom Traditions Company Store.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a more subdued columbine, look to the ‘pink lantern’ varietal.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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So far, with real estate prices under pressure [in China], confidence in Chinese market remains subdued.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 12th House of Solitude, quiet preparation sharpens your thinking.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Despite a quiet start on radar, the weather is expected to turn more active later in the day.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Repressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repressed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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