Cool MateMeaning of Suppress
to put an end, often by force, to a group or an activity that is believed to threaten authority
In simple words: To stop something from happening or being expressed.
Suppress in a sentence
- The government tried to suppress the political dissent during the protests.
- She had to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
- The medication can help suppress the symptoms of the flu.
- They tried to suppress the evidence that could incriminate them.
- The army was ordered to suppress the rebellion swiftly to restore order.
How to use Suppress
This word is typically used in formal contexts. It can refer to controlling emotions, information, or actions. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
suppress + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'suppressed' feelings — imagine someone holding back tears.
Related words
Collocations with Suppress
- brutally
- ruthlessly
- violently
- attempt to
- seek to
- try to
- an attempt to suppress something
- completely
- effectively
- deliberately
- attempt to
- seek to
- try to
- an attempt to suppress something
- barely
- hardly
- instantly
- be unable to
- cannot
- try to
Synonyms for Suppress
- quash
Common mistakes with Suppress
- Confused with 'repress' — 'suppress' means to stop something actively, while 'repress' means to hold back feelings.
- Using 'suppress' without an object — always specify what is being suppressed, like information or emotions.
- Mixing up 'suppress' with 'sustain' — 'sustain' means to maintain, while 'suppress' means to stop.
Suppress appears in
Suppress in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قمع, كبت, منع
إيقاف شيء ما عن الحدوث أو التعبير عنه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দমন করা, দমন করা
কোনো কিছু ঘটা বা প্রকাশিত হওয়া থেকে বিরত রাখা।
- GermanDeutsch
unterdrücken
Etwas daran hindern, zu geschehen oder ausgedrückt zu werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Suprimir
Detener algo para que no suceda o no se exprese.
- Persianفارسی
سرکوب کردن، فرو نشاندن، مهار کردن
جلوگیری از اتفاق افتادن یا بیان شدن چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Supprimer, réprimer, étouffer
Empêcher quelque chose de se produire ou de s'exprimer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दबाना, रोकना
किसी चीज़ को होने या व्यक्त होने से रोकना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sopprimere
Impedire che qualcosa accada o venga espresso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Suprimir
Impedir que algo aconteça ou seja expresso.
- RussianРусский
Подавлять, Сдерживать
Остановить что-то от происходящего или выражаемого.
- Urduاردو
Suppress
To stop something from happening or being expressed.
- Chinese中文
压制,镇压,抑制
阻止某事发生或被表达出来。
More words like Suppress
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Suppress
What does Suppress mean?
To stop something from happening or being expressed.
What is the definition of Suppress?
to put an end, often by force, to a group or an activity that is believed to threaten authority
How do you use Suppress in a sentence?
The government tried to suppress the political dissent during the protests.
Can you give another example of Suppress?
She had to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
What are synonyms for Suppress?
Common alternatives include quash.
What is the opposite of Suppress?
Opposite meanings include express, release, unleash.
What words go with Suppress?
It commonly pairs with brutally, ruthlessly, violently, attempt to, seek to, try to, an attempt to suppress something, completely, effectively, deliberately, attempt to, seek to, try to, an attempt to suppress something, barely, hardly, instantly, be unable to, cannot, try to.
What are common mistakes when using Suppress?
Confused with 'repress' — 'suppress' means to stop something actively, while 'repress' means to hold back feelings. Using 'suppress' without an object — always specify what is being suppressed, like information or emotions. Mixing up 'suppress' with 'sustain' — 'sustain' means to maintain, while 'suppress' means to stop.
How do you pronounce Suppress?
US: /["/səˈpres/","/səˈpresɪz/","/səˈprest/","/səˈpresɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səˈpres/","/səˈpresɪz/","/səˈprest/","/səˈpresɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Suppress formal or informal?
"Suppress" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Suppress?
This word is typically used in formal contexts. It can refer to controlling emotions, information, or actions. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Suppress?
"Suppress" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.