Vocabulary Entry

suppress

|verb • noun

verb

To put an end to the activities or expressions of something; to restrain or inhibit.

Example Sentences

"The government decided to suppress the protests to maintain order."

"She tried to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting."

"He suppressed his feelings of anger to avoid conflict."

noun

Example Sentences

"The news of the scandal was met with heavy suppress."

"His suppress of emotions often led to misunderstandings with his friends."

"The suppress of free speech is a concerning issue in some countries."