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An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
"His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly."
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
"The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it."
to forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back an action, feeling, or development
"The government tried to suppress the protest."
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
"The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication."
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
"The suppression of free speech led to protests."
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
"The wound began to suppurate after a few days."
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
"The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life."
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
"The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight."
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
"The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it."
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
"The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment."
an excessive amount of something
"There was a surfeit of food at the festival."
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
"The crowd surged forward when the gates opened."
bad-tempered and unfriendly
"The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water."
to suppose something is true without having evidence
"She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting."
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
"He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream."
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
"The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting."
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
"They carried out a surreptitious meeting late at night."
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role.
"She acted as a surrogate mother for the child."
To be all around someone or something.
"Mountains surround the small village."
Close observation of a person, place, or activity, often for security purposes.
"The area is under constant surveillance by security cameras."
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
"The surveyor measured the land for construction."
The state of being easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something.
"His susceptibility to colds increases during the winter."
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
"Children are more susceptible to infections."
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