suppress in Portuguese
suppress in Portuguese is suprimir, abafar — suppress means to forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.
suppress in Portuguese
suprimir
abafar
To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
suprimir
To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
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 Portuguese?
"suppress" in Portuguese is suprimir, abafar. 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 Portuguese, "suppress" is suprimir, abafar.
Are there other ways to say "suppress" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "suppress": suprimir, abafar.
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