Meaning & Definition of word "Suppressed"
Suppressed
/səˈprɛst/
verb:
- 1. to put an end to the activities of (a person, a body of persons, etc.); to prevent the dissemination or expression of.
- Example: The government suppressed the protest to maintain order.
- 2. to keep (something) from being revealed, published, or seen.
- Example: She suppressed her emotions during the meeting.
- 3. to restrain or limit (a feeling, activity, etc.)
- Example: He suppressed his laughter during the serious presentation.
adjective:
- 1. held back or kept in check.
- Example: Her suppressed anger eventually led to an outburst.
Etymology
●From Latin 'suppressus', past participle of 'suppressere', meaning 'to press down'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
suppress:
to forcibly put an end to something.
repress:
to hold back or restrain.
quash:
to reject or void, especially by judicial action.
Slang Meanings of suppressed
Meaning: Holding back feelings or thoughts in a social situation.
● Example Sentence: He was so upset but just suppressed his feelings at the party.
Meaning: Keeping something under wraps.
● Example Sentence: They suppressed the details of the scandal from the press.