refouler

Definitions of refouler
  1. verb
    force or drive out
    synonyms: chasser
    chasser, faire fuir
    force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
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    type of:
    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  2. verb
    control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
    synonyms: étouffer
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    contenir, garder, retenir
    keep under control; keep in check
    étouffer
    check or slow down the action or effect of
    enfermer
    prevent from leaving or from being removed
    étouffer
    control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
    contrôler, modérer
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    type of:
    contenir, garder, retenir
    keep under control; keep in check
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