suppress

reprimere, soffocare

Fermare un’attività o un processo, oppure impedirne lo sviluppo.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: stop, put down, quell

Espressioni comuni: suppress a rebellion, suppress unrest, suppress something completely, suppress dissent

occultare, censurare

Impedire che un’informazione venga pubblicata, condivisa o accettata come vera.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: conceal, withhold, censor

Contrari: reveal, publish

Espressioni comuni: suppress evidence, suppress a report, suppress the truth

trattenere, reprimere

Impedirsi di mostrare un’emozione, emettere un suono o reagire.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: hold back, restrain, repress

Contrari: express

Espressioni comuni: suppress a smile, suppress laughter, suppress an urge