CEFR B2

suppressed

verb

Meaning

To prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain.

Examples

She tried to suppress a yawn during the long meeting.
The police were ordered to suppress the riot.

Synonyms: stop, prevent, inhibit, quell, stifle

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suppressed (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /səˈpres/

Definition

To prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain.

Examples

She tried to suppress a yawn during the long meeting.
The police were ordered to suppress the riot.
He felt a surge of anger but managed to suppress it.

How to Use suppressed

suppress something (collocation): To stop something from happening or developing. — "The government moved quickly to suppress the rebellion."
suppress a feeling/emotion (collocation): To control or hide a feeling. — "She found it hard to suppress her excitement."
suppress information/news (collocation): To prevent information from being known or shared. — "The company tried to suppress the negative reviews."

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