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Added 9 October 2026

suppress

/səˈpɹɛs/ verb

In Latin: supprimo Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about suppress at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Bring under control by force or authority.
suppress a nascent uprising
Come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority.
The government oppresses political activists
Consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior.
suppress a smile

Origin

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

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