Suppress

Synonyms of suppress

• restrain
• subdue
• quell

Antonyms of suppress

• encourage
• support
• promote

Collocations of suppress

emotions

Frequency: 70 %

He tried to suppress his emotions during the difficult meeting.

information

Frequency: 60 %

The company attempted to suppress the leaked information about the scandal.

freedom

Frequency: 50 %

The regime used censorship to suppress freedom of speech.

revolt

Frequency: 45 %

The government tried to suppress the revolt with force.

appetite

Frequency: 35 %

She had to suppress her appetite in order to lose weight.

Idiomatic Expressions for suppress

• Phrase: suppress evidence
  Meaning: to conceal or prevent the disclosure of evidence
  Usage: The suspect attempted to suppress evidence that could incriminate him.