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1. to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist party. 2. to do away with by or as by authority; abolish; stop (a practice, custom, etc.). 3. to keep in or repress (a feeling, smile, groan, etc.). 4. to withhold from disclosure or publication (truth, evidence, a book, names, etc.). 5. to stop or arrest (a flow, hemorrhage, cough, etc.). 6. to vanquish or subdue
7. Electricity. to reduce or eliminate (an irregular or undesired oscillation or frequency) in a circuit.
Suppress means to limit, contain, stop from going further.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoSuppression is the inhibition of a memory, thoughts or of an impulse. In another context suppression is the act of withdrawing writings from circulation. But in all cases suppression has something to do with trying to eliminate something.
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∙ 8y agoForcibly put an end to. Example: he suppressed my ideas.
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∙ 13y agoDeath to All
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What does suppress dissent mean?
to hold back
What does supprimer mean in English?
to suppress, to take out, to eliminate
What word mean suppress that starts in letter s?
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What does the word quelled mean?
It means to suppress or put an end to. As in 'the troops quelled the rebellion'
What does suppress mean in a sentence?
To hold back, restrain, or forcibly put a stop to something.
What is the past tense of suppress?
The past tense of suppress is suppressed.
What is a sentence for the word suppress?
Lisa had to suppress her anger with her younger brother for spilling her milk because she knew he didn't do it on purpose. The class was unable to suppress their laughter as the chalk blew into the teacher's face. The government called in troops to suppress the demonstrations in the city.
How many syllables does suppress have?
Suppress has two syllables. Sup-press.
Can you put the word suppress in a sentence?
She finally decided to suppress the fight.
How do you use suppress in a sentence for hiding?
Tabloids often suppress the truth.
When was How to Suppress Women's Writing created?
How to Suppress Women's Writing was created in 1983.
How do you spell suppress?
That is the correct spelling of the word "suppress" (to put down or restrain).
