Definition of Suppress
Suppress
sup·press
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To forcibly restrain or put an end to something, such as a feeling or activity.
e.g. The government tried to suppress the news of the scandal.
(verb)
to keep something from being circulated or spread, especially to prevent information from becoming known to the public;
e.g. The company tried to suppress the report of its wrongdoings.
(verb)
to prevent something from developing or being expressed, especially avoid showing an emotion or impulse;
e.g. He tried to suppress his panic so that he could think clearly of a way to avoid the situation.
(verb)
to block an action, reaction, or process from taking place or being performed;
e.g. She had to suppress a smile so they would not think she was making fun of them.
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