suppress

Meaning

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
To prevent publication.
To stop a flow or stream.
(US) To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
(obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.

be patient

keep secret

keep silent

stamp down

control oneself

force back

keep dark

get a handle on

gain control of something

endure silently

be secretive

conceal a matter

hush something up

restrain one’s desire

Not responding

pass a ban on

declare a ban on

abstain

choke down

keep to oneself

press down

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/səˈpɹɛs/

From Latin suppressus, perfect passive participle of supprimō (“press down or under”), from sub (“under”) + premō (“press”).

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