suppress

CEFRB2

/səˈpɹɛs/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To stop something from being expressed or continuing.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.

Examples

  • It will take a long time to suppress the revolt.

  • The army was called to suppress the revolt.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /səˈpɹes/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.

  2. To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

  3. To prevent publication.

More examples

In context

  • He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.

  • I struggled to suppress my smile.

  • Political dissent was brutally suppressed.

Synonyms

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The government tried to blank the protest by using force and banning public gatherings.

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Origin

verb

From Latin suppressus, perfect passive participle of supprimō (“press down or under”), from sub (“under”) + premō (“press”).