English

suppress

səˈpres, səˈpɹɛs
Meaning: to prevent something from being seen, expressed, or known
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: səˈpɹɛs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base suppress
3rd person singular present suppresses
Present participle suppressing
Past suppressed
Will future will suppress
Going-to future going to suppress
Imperative negative don't suppress / do not suppress

Example sentences

She could not suppress a smile even though the situation was serious.
She could not suppress a smile even though the situation was serious.
The government struggled to suppress the armed rebellion in the northern province.
The government struggled to suppress the armed rebellion in the northern province.
The country was ruled for decades by a ruthless despot who suppressed all opposition.
The country was ruled for decades by a ruthless despot who suppressed all opposition.
The regime used thought control to suppress dissent.
The regime used thought control to suppress dissent.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for emotions (suppress a laugh/sob), information (suppress evidence), or physical processes (suppress the immune system).

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