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How to pronounce “suppress

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Pronunciation guide for suppress

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of suppress with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
What the world can learn from China’s response to the coronavirusthey were able to suppress it, control it,
Definition summary
To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

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How to pronounce suppress

What the world can learn from China’s response to the coronavirus

they were able to suppress it, control it,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “suppress

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
  • To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
  • (psychiatry) To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
  • To prevent publication.
  • To stop a flow or stream.
  • (US, law) To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
  • (electronics) To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
  • (military) To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
  • (obsolete) To hold in place, to keep low.

Practice Nearby Words

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