Act upon and Repress

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Act upon verb - Have and exert influence or effect.

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Repress is an antonym for act upon in move or urge on topic.

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

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Act upon is an antonym for repress.

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Repress and Act upon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/act_upon/repress

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