Suppressing [verb]
Definition of Suppressing:
restrain, hold in check
Synonyms of Suppressing:
● Subdue
● Quench
● Censor
● Curb
● Repress
● Cut off
● Muzzle
● Abolish
● Crush
● Quash
● Overcome
● Quell
● Stifle
● Put down
● Conceal
● Withhold
● Contain
● Silence
● Clamp
● Muffle
● Stop
● Smother
● Shush
● Squash
● Trample
● Conquer
● Bottle
● Spike
● Check
● Cover up
● Burke
● Hold in
● Keep in
● Sit on
Opposite/Antonyms of Suppressing:
● Light
● Open
● Yield
● Support
● Let go
● Help
● Allow
● Start
● Give in
● Praise
● Build up
● Assist
● Aid
● Sanction
● Permit
● Release
Sentence/Example of Suppressing:
He did not dare express all his rancour, while he was unequal to suppressing it entirely.
He hurried from the inn, suppressing his sobs for a moment with one grand effort.
The captain, suppressing his emotions, hastily counted the money.
"Ah, I see," said the Procurator General, suppressing a366 smile.
Need I suggest what was the need—the urgent need—for suppressing that wrapper?
This very spring there was a talk of suppressing play at Baden.
Is he suppressing a part of the truth at this moment, or is this all invention?
"Whow, I'm sleepy tonight," laughed Nelly, suppressing a yawn.
Riccabocca, suppressing a sigh, and with his wonted address.
In suppressing the fact that she had been there at all she had acted with considerable foresight.