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suprimir — meaning in English

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English meaning

abate verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
abolish verb To officially end a law, system, or practice.
suppress verb To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.

Senses

suprimir is used for these senses in English:

abolish To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
suppress To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.

abate — full definition

verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
verb (law) To cancel or bring a legal matter to an end.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

derrotar reduzir abater diminuir embotar barrar excluir cessar declinar descer deduzir abolir