Main Entry: sup·press

Pronunciation: \sə-ˈpres\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin suppressus, past participle of supprimere, from sub- + premere to press — more at press

Date: 14th century

1 : to put down by authority or force : subdue <suppress a riot>
2 : to keep from public knowledge: as a : to keep secret b : to stop or prohibit the publication or revelation of <suppress the test results>
3 a : to exclude from consciousness b : to keep from giving vent to : check <suppressed her anger>
4 obsolete : to press down
5 a : to restrain from a usual course or action <suppress a cough> b : to inhibit the growth or development of
6 : to inhibit the genetic expression of <suppress a mutation>

— sup·press·ibil·i·ty \-ˌpre-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— sup·press·ible \-ˈpre-sə-bəl\ adjective

— sup·pres·sive \-ˈpre-siv\ adjective

— sup·pres·sive·ness \-nəs\ noun