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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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And even if they are technologically successful, they can only be successful financially if they suppress competition and the economy copes with macro disturbances well.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

This signal is then passed to neurons that suppress appetite, leading to the sensation of fullness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Former Air Force officials say that the fact that such an incident hasn’t happened until now underscores the successful U.S. efforts to suppress Iran’s air defenses early in the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Fire officials have requested additional resources, but were trying to suppress the flames with two air tankers, 23 fire engines, two helicopters and two bulldozers, a spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I held my hand to my mouth to suppress a laugh.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein