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Meaning of suppressed
The primary meaning of the word "suppressed" is to forcibly put an end to something or to restrain something from being expressed or shown.
Etymology of suppressed
The word "suppressed" comes from the Latin words "supprimere" or "suppressus", which means to press down or to put down by force
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of forcibly putting an end to something, such as a rebellion or an unpleasant feeling
Synonyms
stifled
restrained
controlled
muted
subdued
repressed
hidden
concealed
smothered
quenched
silenced
muzzled
gagged
censored
prohibited
forbidden
restricted
limited
curbed
checked
held back
pent-up
bottled up
contained
suppressed
stifled
strangled
throttled
choked
blocked
obstructed
impeded
hindered
Definitions
- To put an end to something, such as a feeling, activity, or condition, by using force or authority
- * To restrain or control something, such as a thought, emotion, or impulse, in order to prevent it from being expressed or shown
Usage Examples
- The government suppressed the opposition by arresting its leaders and shutting down its media outlets
- * She suppressed her emotions and put on a brave face to hide her fear
Antonyms
expressed
revealed
shown
exposed
uncovered
unleashed
freed
released
unleashed
uncontrolled
unrestrained
unbridled
unchecked
uncurbed
unlimited
unregulated
uninhibited
spontaneous
voluntary
intentional
deliberate