Definitions

suppress

[suh-pres] / səˈprɛs /

VERB

restrain, hold in check

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish censor conceal contain cover up crack down on crush curb cut off muzzle overcome overthrow put an end to put down quash quell quench repress silence snuff out stamp out stifle subdue withhold

STRONG

annihilate bottle burke check clamp conquer extinguish interrupt muffle overpower shush smother spike squash stop trample

WEAK

beat down bring to naught hold back hold down hold in keep in keep secret put kibosh on put lid on sit on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist build up compliment encourage give in help let go permit praise release sanction start support surrender yield

STRONG

light open

Example Sentences

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The return of La Niña conditions is thought to have suppressed warmth in 2025.

From BBC

Again I had to suppress the urge to roll my eyes at this woman’s senseless pursuit of a husband.

From Literature

Last Thursday, Iranian authorities also imposed a near total internet blackout in an effort to suppress the unrest.

From BBC

Researchers at the University of Basel have now introduced a new way to measure how effectively antibiotics eliminate bacteria, not just suppress them.

From Science Daily

However, the tumor environment suppresses these cells, preventing them from doing their job.

From Science Daily

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