Suppressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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suppressing

 

[ səˈpresɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

control

To suppress means to forcibly put an end to something or prevent its development. It involves restraining, inhibiting, or subduing a particular action, feeling, or expression.

Synonyms

quell, restrain, stifle, subdue

Examples of usage

  • Police used tear gas to suppress the protest.
  • The dictator suppressed any form of dissent in the country.
  • She tried to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
Context #2 | Verb

information

In the context of information, to suppress means to prevent the disclosure or publication of something. It involves hiding or keeping secret certain details or facts.

Synonyms

bury, censor, conceal, withhold

Examples of usage

  • The government tried to suppress the report on the scandal.
  • The company suppressed the negative reviews of their product.

Translations

Translations of the word "suppressing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suprimindo

🇮🇳 दबाने

🇩🇪 unterdrücken

🇮🇩 menekan

🇺🇦 пригнічувати

🇵🇱 tłumiąc

🇯🇵 抑圧する

🇫🇷 supprimant

🇪🇸 suprimiendo

🇹🇷 bastırma

🇰🇷 억누르기

🇸🇦 كبح

🇨🇿 potlačování

🇸🇰 potláčanie

🇨🇳 抑制

🇸🇮 zatreti

🇮🇸 bæla

🇰🇿 басу

🇬🇪 დახშვა

🇦🇿 boğmaq

🇲🇽 suprimiendo

Word origin

The word 'suppress' has its origins in Latin 'supprimere', from 'sub-' (under) and 'premere' (press). It entered the English language in the late 14th century, originally meaning 'to check or repress.' Over time, its usage expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings related to inhibition, control, and concealment.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,720, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.