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suppressed

/səˈprɛsd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does suppressed mean?

verb, adjective

To hold back or keep secret, especially because of a law or rule. Describing something that is not openly expressed or acknowledged.

Example

"The government suppressed the news of the protests to avoid public unrest."

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