Suppress
Definition
(verb) To stop something from happening or being expressed
Examples
“I tried to suppress my laughter when I saw him trip over his own shoes.”
“She can suppress a cough for a minute.”
“The new policy suppresses complaints before they spread.”
“Don't suppress that email, read it first.”
“At the meeting, Maria tried to suppress her anger after the budget cut.”
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Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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