Meaning of suppress in English

1. Pronunciation

   /səˈprɛs/

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1. Verb

   suppress

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Latin suppress-‘pressed down’, from the verb supprimere, from sub-‘down’ + premere‘to press’

   Definitions

   1. to put down by force or authority

   Examples

   • « suppress a nascent uprising »
   • « stamp down on littering »
   • « conquer one's desires »
2. 2. come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

   Examples

   • « The government oppresses political activists »
3. 3. control and refrain from showing

   Examples

   • « of emotions »
4. 4. keep under control

   Examples

   • « keep in check »
   • « suppress a smile »
   • « Keep your temper »
   • « keep your cool »
5. 5. put out of one's consciousness