B2verbpoliticshealth
US/səˈpres/
UK/səˈpres/
to stop something from developing or being shown, often by force or effort
In context
The government tried to suppress the news of the protest.
She couldn't suppress a smile when he walked in.
Some strong medicines suppress the immune system and increase the risk of infection.
Words that go with suppress
verb + noun
- suppress a smileHe tried to suppress a smile.
- suppress informationThe company suppressed information about the defect.
- suppress dissentThe regime used force to suppress dissent.
- suppress the immune systemStress can suppress the immune system.
- suppress the appetiteSome drugs suppress the appetite.
- suppress evidenceThe lawyer was accused of suppressing evidence.
adverb + verb
- brutally suppressTroops brutally suppressed the uprising.