Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suppress
verb
/səˈprɛs/
Definition
To put an end to something, often by force or authority.
Examples
- The government decided to suppress the protests to maintain order.
- She tried to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
- He suppressed his emotions during the difficult times.
Meaning
Suppress means to restrain or hold back something, preventing it from happening or being expressed.
Synonyms
- stifle
- subdue
- quell
- restrain
- crush
