Pronunciation: /səˈprɛst/
verb to forcibly put an end to something
A1 She suppressed a giggle when she saw the funny clown.
A2 He suppressed his anger and calmly explained the situation.
B1 The government suppressed the protests by using force.
B2 The author suppressed his true feelings in order to maintain a professional image.
C1 The company suppressed information about the environmental impact of their products.
C2 The dictator suppressed any opposition to his regime through censorship and intimidation.
adjective kept from public knowledge or expression
A1 She suppressed her laughter during the serious meeting.
A2 The suppressed emotions finally bubbled to the surface.
B1 The government suppressed information about the protests.
B2 The artist's creativity was often suppressed by self-doubt.
C1 The regime suppressed any form of dissent with extreme force.
C2 The memories of the traumatic event were deeply suppressed in her mind.
formal The government suppressed the protests by imposing strict curfews.
informal She suppressed her laughter during the serious meeting.
slang He suppressed his urge to dance in the middle of the street.
figurative The artist suppressed his emotions to create a masterpiece.
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