verb

suppress

suh-PREHS

verb

To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.

"Troops were sent in to suppress the uprising."

"The regime suppressed all forms of dissent."

To hold back an emotion or reaction.

"She struggled to suppress a laugh during the ceremony."

"He suppressed his anger and stayed calm."

To prevent something from being published or made known.

"The company tried to suppress the leaked report."

How to Use Suppress

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo forcefully stop, hold back, or prevent something from surfacing — whether it's a rebellion, a laugh, or a piece of news.

Common pairings

suppress a rebellion suppress emotions suppress evidence

suppressed past tense, suppresses singular

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Troops were sent in to _____ the uprising.

From Latin suppressus, from supprimere ("to press down"), from sub- ("under") + premere ("to press").