What is another word for represses?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪpɹˈɛsɪz] (IPA) 
Represses means to restrain or hold back, and there are various synonyms for it. One of the closest synonyms for represses is suppresses, which means preventing something from being expressed or disclosed. Other synonyms include curb, which means to control or limit something, inhibit, which means to prevent something from developing or expressing fully, and stifle, which means to suffocate or smother something. Other closely related synonyms include restrain, control, check, and subdue. All these synonyms convey a sense of controlling or holding back, and their usage largely depends on the context in which they are required.
