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suppress

The correct spelling is suppress.

How to pronounce suppress

/səˈpɹɛs/
verb

IPA: /səˈpɹɛs/

Say it like: Sup-pre-ss

The correct spelling is suppress. To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue. For example: "Political dissent was brutally suppressed."

Usage Examples

Political dissent was brutally suppressed.

I struggled to suppress my smile.

He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
  2. 2.To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
  3. 3.To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
  4. 4.To prevent publication.
  5. 5.To stop a flow or stream.

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