What does suppress mean?
Suppress means To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue..
Suppress
/səˈpɹɛs/ · verb
Meaning
To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue..
Definitions by Sense
- To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
- To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
- (psychiatry) To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
- To prevent publication.
- To stop a flow or stream.
- (US, law) To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
- (electronics) To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
- (military) To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
Example Sentences
Political dissent was brutally suppressed.
I struggled to suppress my smile.
He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.
The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy.
The rescue team managed to suppress the flow of oil by blasting the drilling hole.
Hot blackcurrant juice mixed with honey may suppress cough.
Synonyms for suppress
Antonyms for suppress
Related Words
Word Forms
- suppresses
- suppressing
- suppressed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for suppress?
Common synonyms include abolish, clamp down, eliminate, bury.
What is the opposite of suppress?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use suppress in a sentence?
Political dissent was brutally suppressed.
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