suppress

verb
UK: /səˈpres/
US: /səˈpres/

  1. To prevent something from being expressed or known.

    1. The police suppress protests sometimes.
    2. The government is trying to suppress information about the scandal before the media finds out.

  2. To stop something from happening or developing.

    1. The firemen suppress the fire.
    2. Doctors tried to suppress the tumor's growth with chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

  3. To forcibly put an end to.

    1. The army suppress the riot.
    2. The government suppressed the rebellion with military force, arresting hundreds of people.

Synonyms

conceal hide stifle repress quash subdue

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suppress" in English means: To prevent something from being expressed or known., To stop something from happening or developing., To forcibly put an end to..

The phonetic transcription of "suppress" is /səˈpres/ in British English and /səˈpres/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suppress": conceal, hide, stifle, repress, quash, subdue.

Example usage of "suppress": "The police suppress protests sometimes.". More examples on the page.