How Do You Spell SUPPRESS?

Pronunciation: [səpɹˈɛs] (IPA)

The word "suppress" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /səˈprɛs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound like in "cup." The second syllable has a short "e" sound like in "let." The "pr" is pronounced as "pre" with a slight emphasis on the "r" sound. The final "ss" is pronounced as "ess" like in "mess." "Suppress" means to prevent something from being expressed or revealed.

SUPPRESS Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "suppress" refers to the act of restraining, subduing, or preventing the expression, action, or development of something. It involves holding back or keeping under control to avert or diminish its impact or influence. When applied to thoughts, emotions, or desires, suppression involves deliberately avoiding their acknowledgement or conscious awareness.

    In the context of information or news, to suppress is to deliberately withhold or conceal knowledge from the public or a particular group. This could be done to control or manipulate the dissemination of certain facts or to prevent individuals from gaining access to sensitive or potentially harmful information.

    Suppressing can also pertain to the reduction or elimination of something, such as symptoms, in medical or scientific contexts. For instance, medications or treatments may be used to suppress symptoms of a disease or condition, aiming to alleviate discomfort or restore normal functioning.

    Additionally, the term can describe the act of quelling or stifling rebellion, opposition, or protests, often through force or authority. Governments or ruling bodies may suppress dissidents or opposition movements to maintain control or prevent destabilization.

    In summary, "suppress" encompasses the acts of restraining or subduing the expression of thoughts, emotions, desires, or information, as well as reducing or eliminating certain phenomena or movements through deliberate efforts.

  2. To put down; to overpower and crush; to restrain; to keep in; not to tell or reveal; to stop; to stifle; to conceal.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for SUPPRESS *

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SUPPRESS

Etymology of SUPPRESS

The word "suppress" originated from the Latin word "suppressus", which is the past participle of "supprimere". "Supprimere" is a combination of the prefix "sub" (meaning "under") and "premere" (meaning "press"). Thus, the root meaning of "suppress" is to push under or hold down. This Latin root has remained unchanged in its transition to modern English.

Similar spelling words for SUPPRESS

Conjugate verb Suppress

CONDITIONAL

I would suppress
you would suppress
he/she/it would suppress
we would suppress
they would suppress

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be suppressing
you would be suppressing
he/she/it would be suppressing
we would be suppressing
they would be suppressing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have suppress
you would have suppress
he/she/it would have suppress
we would have suppress
they would have suppress

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been suppressing
you would have been suppressing
he/she/it would have been suppressing
we would have been suppressing
they would have been suppressing

FUTURE

I will suppress
you will suppress
he/she/it will suppress
we will suppress
they will suppress

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be suppressing
you will be suppressing
he/she/it will be suppressing
we will be suppressing
they will be suppressing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have suppressed
you will have suppressed
he/she/it will have suppressed
we will have suppressed
they will have suppressed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been suppressing
you will have been suppressing
he/she/it will have been suppressing
we will have been suppressing
they will have been suppressing

IMPERATIVE

you suppress
we let´s suppress

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to suppress

PAST

I suppressed
you suppressed
he/she/it suppressed
we suppressed
they suppressed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was suppressing
you were suppressing
he/she/it was suppressing
we were suppressing
they were suppressing

PAST PARTICIPLE

suppressed

PAST PERFECT

I had suppressed
you had suppressed
he/she/it had suppressed
we had suppressed
they had suppressed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been suppressing
you had been suppressing
he/she/it had been suppressing
we had been suppressing
they had been suppressing

PRESENT

I suppress
you suppress
he/she/it suppresses
we suppress
they suppress

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am suppressing
you are suppressing
he/she/it is suppressing
we are suppressing
they are suppressing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

suppressing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have suppressed
you have suppressed
he/she/it has suppressed
we have suppressed
they have suppressed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been suppressing
you have been suppressing
he/she/it has been suppressing
we have been suppressing
they have been suppressing
I would have suppressed
we would have suppressed
you would have suppressed
he/she/it would have suppressed
they would have suppressed

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: