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Yes, repress is playable

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"Repress" Definition

verb-transitive

Biology To block (transcription of a gene) by combination of a protein to an operator gene.
Psychology To exclude (painful or disturbing memories, for example) automatically or unconsciously from the conscious mind.
To put down by force, usually before total control has been lost; quell: repress a rebellion.

verb-intransitive

To take repressive action.

verb

To check by or as if by pressure .
To put down by force .
To hold in by self-control .
To prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of .
To exclude from consciousness .

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