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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

suppress

/səˈprɛs/ verb · British & US
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What does suppress mean?

verb

To hold back or keep from being seen or heard; to prevent the expression or occurrence of something. To overcome or control a feeling or emotion.

Example

"The government tried to suppress the news of the protests."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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