suppress
pronunciation
How to pronounce suppress in British English:
UK [səˈpres]
How to pronounce suppress in American English:
US [səˈpres]
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- Verb:
- to put down by force or authority
- come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
- control and refrain from showing; of emotions
- keep under control; keep in check
- put out of one's consciousness
Word Origin
- suppress
- suppress: see press
- suppress (v.)
- late 14c. (implied in suppressing) "be burdensome;" 1520s as "put down by force or authority," from Latin suppressus, past participle of supprimere "press down, stop, hold back, check, stifle," from sub "down, under" (see sub-) + premere "push against" (see press (v.1)). Sense of "prevent or prohibit the circulation of" is from 1550s of publications; medical use from 1620s. Related: Suppressed; suppressing.
Example
- 1. Society progresses to the extent that reason can suppress the passions .
- 2. Local officials appeared determined to suppress such complaints .
- 3. In 2005 his regime killed hundreds to suppress protests , and appears ready to do so again .
- 4. That 's why china 's rulers closely monitor and swiftly suppress any signs of social unrest .
- 5. Perhaps this explains why it is so hard to suppress a laugh , even if we know it is inappropriate .