repressed

(verb) put down by force or intimidation. Synonyms: repress, quash, keep down, subdue, subjugate, reduce. Examples: "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising." "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently." "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land."

(verb) conceal or hide. Synonyms: smother, stifle, strangle, muffle, repress. Examples: "Smother a yawn." "Muffle one's anger." "Strangle a yawn."

(verb) put out of one's consciousness. Synonyms: suppress, repress.

(verb) block the action of. Synonyms: repress.

(adj) characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions. Synonyms: pent-up. Examples: "Her severe upbringing had left her inhibited." "A very inhibited young man, anxious and ill at ease." "Their reactions were partly the product of pent-up emotions." "Repressed rage turned his face scarlet."