suppress

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

to forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back an action, feeling, or development

Example Sentences

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

The government tried to suppress the protest.

Example Expressions

suppress a smile

Synonyms

restrain, subdue, quash, crush, stop, inhibit, stifle, curb, repress

Entry 1

restrain, subdue, quash, crush, stop, inhibit

Entry 2

restrain, stifle, subdue, curb, repress

Antonyms

encourage, promote, support, foster, allow, permit, express, release

Entry 1

encourage, promote, support, foster, allow, permit

Entry 2

encourage, express, release

Collocations

suppress a rebellion, suppress emotions, suppress evidence, suppress a smile