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Meaning of suppress
The primary meaning of the word "suppress" is to stop something from happening or being expressed.
Etymology of suppress
The word "suppress" comes from the Latin words "supprimere" or "suppressum", which mean to press down or stop
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of stopping or restraining something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To stop something from happening or being expressed
- * To restrain or control something, especially a feeling or an activity
- * To prevent something from being known or made public
Usage Examples
- The government tried to suppress the news of the scandal
- * She struggled to suppress her emotions during the funeral
- * The company tried to suppress the competition by lowering their prices