suppress
/səˈpres/
sup · press
sə · ˈpres
English Definition
v. to stop or prevent something from being seen or expressed
Significado en Español
suprimir, reprimir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đàn áp, kìm nén
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sup(under)+press(press).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “suppress”?
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A
release
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B
subdue
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C
prolong
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D
encourage
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B — subdue.
“suppress” means v. to stop or prevent something from being seen or expressed
Common questions about “suppress”
What does “suppress” mean?
suppress — v. to stop or prevent something from being seen or expressed. In Chinese: v. 镇压，抑制.
How do you pronounce “suppress”?
suppress is pronounced /səˈpres/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sup · press.
Is “suppress” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. suppress appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “suppress”?
sup(under)+press(press).
