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Meaning of suppressing
The primary meaning of "suppressing" is to stop or prevent something from happening or existing.
Etymology of suppressing
The word "suppressing" comes from the Latin "supprimere", which means "to press down" or "to overwhelm", and is a combination of "sub" (meaning "under" or "down") and "primere" (meaning "to press")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of holding something back or keeping it under control
Synonyms
stifling
restraining
inhibiting
repressing
controlling
checking
curbing
limiting
constraining
restricting
dampening
muffling
silencing
hushing
quieting
stilling
calming
soothing
alleviating
mitigating
moderating
regulating
governing
dominating
overpowering
overwhelming
crushing
quelling
subduing
extinguishing
smothering
choking
strangling
gagging
Definitions
- To stop something from happening or existing
- * To prevent someone from expressing their feelings or opinions
- * To hold something back or keep it under control
Usage Examples
- The government was accused of suppressing the opposition by limiting their access to the media
- * She was suppressing her emotions, trying not to cry in front of her colleagues
- * The new policy is suppressing innovation by imposing too many restrictions on creativity
Antonyms
encouraging
promoting
supporting
fostering
nurturing
stimulating
enhancing
increasing
amplifying
boosting
augmenting
expanding
growing
developing
flourishing
thriving
rising
soaring
escalating
intensifying
heightening
inflaming
provoking
stirring
arousing
exciting
energizing