1
as in silencing
to keep from being publicly known
the government tried to suppress the truth about that incident
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2
as in stifling
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
he managed to suppress a scream at the sight of the dead mouse suppressed her anger
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3
as in halting
to hold back the normal growth of
pruning helps suppress buds at the ends of developed branches and encourages new growth elsewhere
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as in quelling
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
nothing could suppress the rising tide of protest against the dictator's latest injustices
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as in concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
the defense attorney is openly accusing the prosecutor of attempting to suppress vital evidence
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Recent Examples of suppressing
Ice protects fish eggs by suppressing winds and waves that can stir up the sediment, reducing the number of fish that hatch in the spring.
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Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
His approach promises a more collaborative regulatory framework, fostering innovation rather than suppressing it.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead of suppressing your emotions, practice emotional validation—acknowledge and accept your feelings without judgment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Policymakers may continue to chase the illusion of stability by suppressing volatility at all costs, but this approach often amplifies hidden risks.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Christopher Payne/Esto Noise is the most critical signature, and so engineers working on stealth technology focus on suppressing the sound waves that submarines give off, rendering their movements nearly silent, especially at slow speeds.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
For the martyr, this often involves neglecting self-care, suppressing their desires and feeling guilty for prioritizing themselves.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The intelligence agencies in this country were part of the Hunter Biden laptop, suppressing that story.
—ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
Harry is doing his best to keep Dexter from killing people, though Dex acknowledges that slicing into cadavers and taking hunting trips aren’t really cutting it in terms of suppressing his urges.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
His approach promises a more collaborative regulatory framework, fostering innovation rather than suppressing it.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Instead of suppressing your emotions, practice emotional validation—acknowledge and accept your feelings without judgment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Policymakers may continue to chase the illusion of stability by suppressing volatility at all costs, but this approach often amplifies hidden risks.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Christopher Payne/Esto Noise is the most critical signature, and so engineers working on stealth technology focus on suppressing the sound waves that submarines give off, rendering their movements nearly silent, especially at slow speeds.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
For the martyr, this often involves neglecting self-care, suppressing their desires and feeling guilty for prioritizing themselves.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The intelligence agencies in this country were part of the Hunter Biden laptop, suppressing that story.
—ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
Harry is doing his best to keep Dexter from killing people, though Dex acknowledges that slicing into cadavers and taking hunting trips aren’t really cutting it in terms of suppressing his urges.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suppressing
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However, a lack of autonomy growing up can strongly trigger the need for independence and reinforce negative attitudes about how future relationships may continue to be stifling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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The core of their legal challenge revolves around claims that the charter agreement breaches antitrust laws by stifling competition.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Nevertheless, halting the pipeline sent European Union natural gas prices rising to 50 euros ($52), their highest since the 330-euro spike in 2022 after the invasion.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC News,
2 Jan. 2025
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The controversy has also strained South Korea's political system, halting high-level diplomacy, rattling financial markets, and spotlighting weaknesses in its governance structure.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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Kids older than one year can be given honey to help neutralize the damage, but swallowing a button battery is a life-threatening emergency for which parents should immediately seek medical care.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include general weakness, muscle weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal tension, constipation, trouble with speaking or swallowing and difficulty in breathing.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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The impact of diminishing water resources will not only impact drinking water but also sanitation and hygiene, hydroelectricity, crop growth and food supply.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2024
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, Southerners sought to prevent the spread of abolitionist ideas by censoring the mail and asking northern state governments to silence antislavery organizations.—
Johann Neem / Made by History,
TIME,
2 Jan. 2025
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But a recent study from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression shows there are many professors who are self-censoring — especially among moderates and conservatives.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The results show that the D18 layer has robust ion-blocking capability under thermal stress.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2025
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His run-blocking grade was the lowest among the starters last season, but his pass-blocking grade ranked second among the regular line contributors.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Smothered in clouds, this House of the Dragon valley provides perfect, obscuring aerial cover for anyone who might happen to be wandering around in the wilderness and stumbles into a dragon that went rogue decades ago.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, the relentless pursuit of RTO may be a costly distraction, obscuring deeper issues such as workforce reductions and the evolving nature of work, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence, that are hindering corporate performance.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Suppressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suppressing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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