verbπShareTo put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue."Political dissent was brutally suppressed."politicsgovernmentpolicemilitarywarlawstateactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression."I struggled to suppress my smile."mindbodyemotionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind."He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse."mindemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent publication."The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy."mediacommunicationpoliticsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop a flow or stream."Hot blackcurrant juice mixed with honey may suppress cough."physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained."The judge suppressed the evidence because the police found it without a warrant. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal."The noise-canceling headphones suppress the background hum, allowing me to focus on my music. "signalsoundelectronicstechnicalfrequencytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold in place, to keep low."The teacher tried to suppress the noise in the classroom by asking everyone to be quiet. "mindemotionactionpoliticsgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading