Topic: MILITARY
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | , past participle of supprimere, from sub- ( SUB-) + premere 'to press' |
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sup‧press
[transitive]
[transitive]1PM to stop people from opposing the government, especially by using force : The uprising was ruthlessly suppressed.
The uprising was ruthlessly suppressed.2PG if important information or opinions are suppressed, people are prevented from knowing about them, even if they have a right to know : The police were accused of suppressing evidence.
The police were accused of suppressing evidence.3 to stop yourself from showing your feelings : Harry could scarcely suppress a smile. suppressed anger
Harry could scarcely suppress a smile.suppressed anger4 to prevent something from growing or developing, or from working effectively : The virus suppresses the body's immune system.
The virus suppresses the body's immune system. —suppressible adjective
—suppression noun [uncountable] the suppression of opposition parties
noun [uncountable] the suppression of opposition parties