suppress
Translation
to put an end to, to prevent from being known, to hold back, to restrain
Examples
The government tried to suppress the news.
The government tried to suppress the news.
He couldn't suppress his laughter.
He couldn't suppress his laughter.
The rebellion was brutally suppressed.
The rebellion was brutally suppressed.
Grammar Patterns
suppress ((sth.)) to stop (sth.) by force or authority The army was sent to suppress the protest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restrain, crush, conceal, repress; Antonyms: encourage, release, reveal
Etymology
From Latin 'supprimere', from 'sub-' (under) + 'premere' (to press). Literally 'to press under'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'pressing' something 'down' so it can't be seen or heard. You suppress a giggle by pressing your hand to your mouth.