noun
Uncommon
suppressing
Suppressing (noun) means the act of forcefully holding something back or putting a stop to it. Example: “Suppressing her fear, she stepped onto the stage.”
noun
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The act of forcefully holding something back or putting a stop to it.
"Suppressing her fear, she stepped onto the stage."
How to use suppressing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of stopping or holding something down.
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Word forms
- Plural
- suppressings
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_____ her fear, she stepped onto the stage.
Rhymes for suppressing
Messing
Lessing
blessing
dressing
pressing
guessing
assessing
caressing
processing
expressing
addressing
depressing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “suppressing” mean?
The word “suppressing” means the act of forcefully holding something back or putting a stop to it. In plain terms, the act of stopping or holding something down.
How do you use “suppressing” in a sentence?
Here is “suppressing” used in a sentence: “Suppressing her fear, she stepped onto the stage.”
What part of speech is “suppressing”?
“Suppressing” is a noun.
Is “suppressing” a common word?
“Suppressing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
