Suppressed

/səˈprɛst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to put an end to the activities of (a person, a body of persons, etc.); to prevent the dissemination or expression of.

The government suppressed the protest to maintain order.

to keep (something) from being revealed, published, or seen.

She suppressed her emotions during the meeting.

to restrain or limit (a feeling, activity, etc.)

He suppressed his laughter during the serious presentation.

adjective

held back or kept in check.

Her suppressed anger eventually led to an outburst.

From Latin 'suppressus', past participle of 'suppressere', meaning 'to press down'.

suppress a smile

to hold back one's amusement or laughter.

suppress information

to keep facts hidden from others.

suppress emotions

to prevent feelings from being expressed.

suppress

to forcibly put an end to something.

repress

to hold back or restrain.

quash

to reject or void, especially by judicial action.

Holding back feelings or thoughts in a social situation.

He was so upset but just suppressed his feelings at the party.

Keeping something under wraps.

They suppressed the details of the scandal from the press.