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>4obsolete : to press down5 a: to restrain from a usual course or action <suppress a cough> b: to inhibit the growth or development of6: 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