suppress
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Also seen as: suppresses · suppressing · suppressed
Sense 1
To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “suppress” mean?
To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
Is “suppress” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.