Synonyms for

Suppressed

Verb / sʌˈprest / Another word for suppressed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to prevent something from being expressed or revealed

Synonyms & similar words

stifled subdue bottleup publicized curb conquer oppress smothered strangled suppress inhibit crush stampdown repress restrain inhibit subdue stifle censor silence muffle smother conceal withhold quash crush extinguish contain check control

Synonyms by register

Formal

restrained curtailed inhibited quashed

Informal

held back kept down bottled up

Literary

quelled stifled muzzled

Antonyms

allowed expressed released encouraged voiced open uninhibited

Common collocations

  • suppressed emotions
  • suppressed anger
  • suppressed desire
  • suppressed laughter
  • suppressed information
  • suppressed evidence
  • suppressed by

Word family

noun suppression
verb suppress
adjective suppressed
adverb suppressively

Usage note

Often used to describe emotions or information that are deliberately kept from being expressed or revealed. Be mindful of the context; 'suppressed' can imply a forceful or intentional act of control.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher suppressed a yawn during the boring lecture.
  2. The dictator suppressed the opposition and controlled the media.
  3. The medication suppressed her appetite.
  4. The firefighters worked to suppress the flames.
  5. The company tried to suppress the negative reviews.

Quotes

  • The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.
  • The more you suppress, the more you express.
  • A society that suppresses freedom of speech, will eventually collapse.

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