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COUGH OUT Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the phrase cough out. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For COUGH OUT

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repress
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of

• suppress in order to conceal or hide

• put out of one's consciousness

• block the action of

retain
verbv
verb

• hold back within

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• keep in one's mind

stifle
verbv
noun

• joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

verb

• suppress in order to conceal or hide

• suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

• impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

• be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

suppress
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

• put out of one's consciousness

• lessen to the point of stopping

hold back
verbv
verb

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• refrain from doing

• wait before acting

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• hold back; keep from being perceived by others

• prevent the action or expression of

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Alternatives for SUPPRESS

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