Word Information

Suppress

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Definitions for Suppress

verb
bring under control by force or authority
Synonyms
stamp down subdue conquer
Examples
  1. suppress a nascent uprising
  2. stamp down on littering
  3. conquer one's desires
verb
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The government oppresses political activists
verb
consciously restrain from showing
Synonyms
inhibit bottle up
Examples
  1. of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
  2. suppress a smile
  3. he let his anger bottle up until he exploded
verb
put out of one's consciousness
Synonyms
verb
lessen to the point of stopping
Examples
  1. suppress a yawn
  2. this drug can suppress the hemorrhage

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