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Uncommonsuppressed
The correct spelling is suppressed.
How to pronounce suppressed
/səˈpɹɛst/
verbIPA: /səˈpɹɛst/
Say it like: Sup-pre-sse-d
The correct spelling is suppressed. 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.To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
- 2.To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
- 3.To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
- 4.To prevent publication.
- 5.To stop a flow or stream.
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