suppress

reprimir, sofocar

Detener una actividad o un proceso, o impedir que se desarrolle.

En inglés sencillo: To stop an activity or process, or prevent it from developing.

• The army suppressed the rebellion.
• The drug suppresses activity in the immune system.
• Fire crews worked all night to suppress the flames.

Sinónimos: stop, put down, quell

Expresiones frecuentes: suppress a rebellion, suppress unrest, suppress something completely, suppress dissent

ocultar, censurar

Impedir que una información se publique, se comparta o se acepte como verdadera.

En inglés sencillo: To prevent information from being published, shared, or accepted as true.

• They tried to suppress the report.
• The company suppressed evidence of unsafe working conditions.
• Why were the study’s findings suppressed?

Sinónimos: conceal, withhold, censor

Antónimos: reveal, publish

Expresiones frecuentes: suppress evidence, suppress a report, suppress the truth

contener, reprimir

Evitar mostrar un sentimiento, emitir un sonido o reaccionar.

En inglés sencillo: To stop yourself from showing a feeling, making a sound, or reacting.

• She suppressed a smile.
• He tried to suppress his anger.
• I could barely suppress the urge to laugh.

Sinónimos: hold back, restrain, repress

Antónimos: express

Expresiones frecuentes: suppress a smile, suppress laughter, suppress an urge