suppress

Pronunciation: /səˈpɹɛs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb to put down by force or authority
  2. verb come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
  3. verb control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior

Etymology

From Latin suppressus, perfect passive participle of supprimō (“press down or under”), from sub (“under”) + premō (“press”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
control
Narrower (hyponyms)
burke, choke off, stifle, wink, squelch, smother

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