suppress in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Suppress: to prevent or restrain something from being expressed, revealed, or continued.
Crossword clues for suppress
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "suppress".
- Keep something from being revealed.
- Restrain or hold back emotions.
- Prevent an idea from being expressed.
- Control or curb unwanted behavior.
- Stop information from coming out.
Suppress sentence examples
- The government attempted to suppress the protests by increasing police presence in the streets.
- Despite the overwhelming evidence, he tried to suppress his emotions and maintain a stoic demeanor.
- The scientists were careful not to suppress any data that could lead to a better understanding of the phenomenon.
- In an effort to suppress the noise from the construction site, the management installed soundproof barriers around the area.
- She struggled to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting when her colleague made a funny remark.