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
Guy Petcho, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025
Young funeral salesman Hsiao-kang (Lee Kang-sheng) – having discovered keys in the door one day – occasionally occupies the space to secretly act out displays of
repressed identity.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The networks are charged with providing straight news for societies where independent news coverage is either repressed or financially unfeasible and with modeling the value of pluralistic political debate within that coverage.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
His 33rd feature holds true to that broad approach, with soothing conversations eventually giving way to a handful of revelations stemming from repressed opinions.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
From this repressed baseline, Milei’s deregulation reopened market opportunities.
—Guy Petcho, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025
Young funeral salesman Hsiao-kang (Lee Kang-sheng) – having discovered keys in the door one day – occasionally occupies the space to secretly act out displays of
repressed identity.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The networks are charged with providing straight news for societies where independent news coverage is either repressed or financially unfeasible and with modeling the value of pluralistic political debate within that coverage.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
His 33rd feature holds true to that broad approach, with soothing conversations eventually giving way to a handful of revelations stemming from repressed opinions.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repressed
Adjective
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The 94 rooms and suites have been reimagined with muted colors inspired by the soft hues of the property’s garden and the building’s historic architecture.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The classic design and muted colors complement a variety of interior design styles.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Caspar suppressed his urge to respond.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainians are uncovering their country’s culinary history – and how its distinctive features were suppressed by the authorities during Soviet rule.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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The duo along with Josh Hart stifled the Thunder, holding them to 8-of-21 shooting in the second quarter.—
James L. Edwards III,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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When his scoring is stifled, Edwards will often lose focus in other areas.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and restrained details result in impactful simplicity, which is exactly what a minimalist bride aspires for.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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Frank and vulnerable, her restrained vocal performance is the perfect pairing for Sundae Beats’ lush, ethereal soundscape.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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From there, though, the Magic closed within 90-80 late in the third period with a 12-0 run that was quelled by a Pelle Larsson three-point play.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
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But the speculation in space, nuclear, mobility, and quantum names must be quelled to get a real ending to this.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This alloy gives our rings just the right heft and just the right subdued luster.—
Charles Portis,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Princess of Wales styled an Alexander McQueen coat in a subdued shade of green with Ralph Lauren over-the-knee boots.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Despite the holiday, things were not quiet this morning as China announced a 34% retaliatory tariff to match new tariffs from the U.S. announced yesterday.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon has not held a press briefing in weeks, and the Defense Department has been quiet about the ongoing strikes.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Repressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repressed. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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