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suppress in German

suppress in German is unterdrücken — suppress means to forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.

suppress in German

unterdrücken
verb

What does "suppress" mean?

  1. verb To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.
    "Troops were sent in to suppress the uprising."
  2. verb To hold back an emotion or reaction.
    "She struggled to suppress a laugh during the ceremony."
  3. verb To prevent something from being published or made known.
    "The company tried to suppress the leaked report."

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 German?

"suppress" in German is unterdrücken. 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 German, "suppress" is unterdrücken.

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