suppress
To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away withTo put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
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» Tom tried to suppress a smile.
Том пытался сдержать улыбку. — tikan0
Том спробував стримати посмішку. — deniko
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Examples
92 sentencesTom tried to suppress a smile.
Том спробував стримати посмішку. — deniko
ruТом пытался сдержать улыбку. — tikan0
Tom suppressed a grin.
Том стримав посмішку. — deniko
ruТом сдержал усмешку. — sharptoothed
deTom unterdrückte ein Grinsen. — raggione
How can I suppress these feelings?
Meaning
9 sensesTo put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
Political dissent was brutally suppressed.
unterdrücken
подавля́тьpodavljátʹ, подави́тьpodavítʹ
пригнічуватиpryhničuvaty, заборонятиzaboronjaty
To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
I struggled to suppress my smile.
unterdrücken
подавля́тьpodavljátʹ, подави́тьpodavítʹ
To prevent publication.
The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy.
подавля́тьpodavljátʹ, подави́тьpodavítʹ
More meanings 6
To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.
подавля́тьpodavljátʹ, подави́тьpodavítʹ
To stop a flow or stream.
The rescue team managed to suppress the flow of oil by blasting the drilling hole.
Hot blackcurrant juice mixed with honey may suppress cough.
подавля́тьpodavljátʹ, подави́тьpodavítʹ
(US)To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
(obsolete)To hold in place, to keep low.
- bring under control by force or authority
- come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
- consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
- put out of one's consciousness
Origin
From Latin suppressus, perfect passive participle of supprimō (“press down or under”), froFrom Latin suppressus, perfect passive participle of supprimō (“press down or under”), from sub (“under”) + premō (“press”).
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Forms
suppresses, suppressing, suppressed, suppressedregular · Lesson
| Base form | suppress · to suppress |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | suppresses |
| Present participle | suppressing |
| Past simple | suppressed |
| Past participle | suppressed |
Tenses
suppress · suppressed · will suppress · have suppressedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
50 synonymsWord family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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