Definition of Suppress

to prevent or restrain action or emotion

Examples of Suppress in a sentence

Jim had to suppress a smile during the serious speech his father was giving so he didn’t irritate him.  🔊

Most audiences are asked to suppress their applause until after a speech is over.  🔊

People on a diet may have to suppress their desire to eat chocolate.  🔊

In combat, soldiers suppress enemy movement with automatic weapons fire.  🔊

Firefighters use powerful hoses to suppress raging infernos.  🔊

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