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suppressed

 

[ səˈprɛst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotion

To suppress something means to restrain or hold back an emotion, feeling, or reaction.

Synonyms

contain, control, restrain

Examples of usage

  • He suppressed his anger and remained calm.
  • She suppressed her tears and put on a brave face.
Context #2 | Verb

information

To suppress something also means to prevent the dissemination or revelation of information.

Synonyms

censor, conceal, hide

Examples of usage

  • The government tried to suppress the news of the protest.
  • The company suppressed the negative results of the study.

Translations

Translations of the word "suppressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suprimido

🇮🇳 दबाया हुआ

🇩🇪 unterdrückt

🇮🇩 tertekan

🇺🇦 пригнічений

🇵🇱 stłumiony

🇯🇵 抑圧された

🇫🇷 réprimé

🇪🇸 suprimido

🇹🇷 bastırılmış

🇰🇷 억압된

🇸🇦 مقموع

🇨🇿 potlačený

🇸🇰 potlačený

🇨🇳 压抑的

🇸🇮 zatreti

🇮🇸 bældur

🇰🇿 басылған

🇬🇪 დაჩრდილული

🇦🇿 basdırılmış

🇲🇽 suprimido

Word origin

The word 'suppressed' originated from the Latin word 'suppressus,' which means 'held down' or 'restrained.' The concept of suppression has been observed in various aspects of human behavior and governance throughout history. Whether it's suppressing emotions or information, the act of restraint has played a significant role in shaping societal norms and individual interactions.

See also: suppress, suppressant, suppressing, suppression, suppressor.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,883, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.