Suppressing

verb noun

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

Definition

  1. (verb) To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue. “Political dissent was brutally suppressed.”
  2. (verb) To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression. “I struggled to suppress my smile.”
  3. (verb) To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind. “He unconsciously suppressed his memories of abuse.”
  4. (verb) To prevent publication. “The government suppressed the findings of their research about the true state of the economy.”
  5. (verb) To stop a flow or stream. “Hot blackcurrant juice mixed with honey may suppress cough.”
  6. (verb) To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
  7. (verb) To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
  8. (verb) To hold in place, to keep low.
  9. (noun) The act by which something is suppressed; a suppression.

Word stats

  • Suppressing contains 11 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 8 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Suppressing mean?

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

How many letters are in Suppressing?

Suppressing has 11 letters.

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