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Meaning of suppressed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

suppressed

Pronunciation:/səˈpɹɛst/

verb

Definitions

  1. To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

    Example: Political dissent was brutally suppressed.

  2. To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.

    Example: I struggled to suppress my smile.

  3. To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.

    Example: He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.

  4. To prevent publication.

    Example: The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy.