suppress
Meaning
To suppress is to intentionally inhibit or restrain an action, expression, or process, often through force or authority, thereby preventing its development or manifestation; this term frequently connotes an exertion of power that curtails freedoms or natu
💡 While "suppress" often implies a deliberate action, it can also refer to the involuntary inhibition of feelings or responses, which may lead to confusion with similar terms such as "repress."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
crowded
caf
é,
Maria
read
the
editor's
notes
and
felt
a
sudden
wave
of
frustration
.
She
tried
to
suppress
the
urge
to
argue
,
knowing
that
a
defensive
response
would
derail
the
constructive
exchange
.
Instead
,
she
took
a
deep
breath
,
made
concise
annotations
,
and
organized
her
thoughts
before
replying
.
Her
restraint
allowed
her
to
address
the
most
significant
points
calmly
,
which
improved
the
clarity
of
her
revisions
.
By
the
time
she
finished
her
coffee
,
the
draft
felt
stronger
and
she
was
ready
to
send
a
measured
,
professional
response
.
Common Phrases
suppress dissent
suppress evidence
suppress emotions
Synonyms
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