Repress and Regulate

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

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Regulate and repress are semantically related In some cases you can use "Regulate" instead a verb "Repress".

Regulate verb - To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression).

Usage example: you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved

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Repress and regulate are semantically related in restrain topic. Sometimes you can use "Repress" instead a verb "Regulate".

activity	repress activity	regulate activity
reaction	repress reaction	regulate reaction
energy	repress energy	regulate energy
way	repress way	regulate way
Other words: drive, evolution, behavior, emotions.

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