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Meaning of the word suppress in English

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suppress

US /səˈpres/
UK /səˈpres/
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Verb

1.

forcibly put an end to

Example:
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The government moved quickly to suppress the rebellion.
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The police were called to suppress the riot.
Synonym:
quash crush put down subdue defeat
2.

prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain

Example:
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She tried to suppress a giggle.
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He could barely suppress his anger.
Synonym:
restrain curb check control hold back
3.

prevent the dissemination of (information)

Example:
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The newspaper tried to suppress the scandalous story.
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They accused the company of trying to suppress evidence.
Synonym:
conceal hide keep secret censor gag
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