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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

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