verbπShareTo put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue."Political dissent was brutally suppressed."politicsgovernmentlawmilitarypoliceactionstatesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression."I struggled to suppress my smile."emotionmindactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind."He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse."mindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent publication."The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy."mediapoliticsgovernmentcommunicationChat 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 video recording because the police obtained it without a warrant. "lawgovernmentpolicerightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal."The noise-canceling headphones suppressed the low hum of the airplane engine. "signalelectronicstechnologysoundfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold in place, to keep low."She suppressed a yawn during the long meeting. "mindpoliticsemotionactionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading