suppress in French
suppress in French is supprimer, réprimer, contenir — suppress means to forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.
suppress in French
supprimer
(obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.
réprimer
(obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.
contenir
(obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.
réduire
(obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.
What does "suppress" mean?
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verb To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.
"Troops were sent in to suppress the uprising."
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verb To hold back an emotion or reaction.
"She struggled to suppress a laugh during the ceremony."
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verb To prevent something from being published or made known.
"The company tried to suppress the leaked report."
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suppress in a sentence
- Troops were sent in to suppress the uprising.
- The regime suppressed all forms of dissent.
- She struggled to suppress a laugh during the ceremony.
- He suppressed his anger and stayed calm.
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What is "suppress" in French?
"suppress" in French is supprimer, réprimer, contenir. suppress means: To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.
How do you use "suppress" in a sentence?
Example: "Troops were sent in to suppress the uprising." In French, "suppress" is supprimer, réprimer, contenir.
Are there other ways to say "suppress" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "suppress": supprimer, réprimer, contenir, réduire.
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