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suppress

The word “suppress” has 2 syllables: sup-press

It's pronounced as /səˈprɛs/

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In the thesaurus, “suppress” has 112 synonyms and 64 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for suppress along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for suppress

Antonyms for suppress

Meanings of suppress

  • verb
    1. To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
    2. To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
    3. To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
    4. To prevent publication.
    5. To stop a flow or stream.
    6. To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
    7. To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
    8. To hold in place, to keep low.

Example Sentences

  • The government tried to suppress the protest before it could gain momentum.
  • She had to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
  • New laws were enacted to suppress the spread of misinformation.
  • He struggled to suppress his anger after the argument.
  • The military moved quickly to suppress the rebellion.

On this page you'll find 176 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to suppress, such as: abet, advance, advertise, aid, air, annihilate, arrest.

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