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suppress

[/səˈpres/]
verb
suprimir
1. to forcibly put an end to something; to prevent from being published, distributed, or known
The government tried to suppress the protest.
O governo tentou suprimir o protesto.
2. to consciously inhibit or restrain a feeling, emotion, or desire
She suppressed her anger and remained calm.
Ela suprimiu sua raiva e permaneceu calma.
3. to prevent something from being expressed or made visible
He suppressed a smile during the serious meeting.
Ele conteve um sorriso durante a reunião séria.
4. to inhibit the development or growth of something
The medication suppresses the immune system.
O medicamento suprime o sistema imunológico.
Synonyms
inhibitrestrainrepresscurbquellstifle
Antonyms
promoteencouragereleaseexpressallow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suprimir
most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
reprimir
alternative form, emphasizing forceful prevention
Brazil
conter
used when referring to restraining emotions or reactions
Portugal
suprimir
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

suppress one's feelings
suppress evidence
suppress a laugh
suppress information
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