Synonym: arrest, bridle, check, curb, hold back, inhibit, keep down, limit, quell, repress, restrain, restrict, squash, squelch, stifle, subdue. Similar words: suppression, oppressor, press, compress, impress, press for, express, depressed. Meaning: [sə'pres] 
v. 1. to put down by force or authority 2. come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority 3. control and refrain from showing; of emotions 4. keep under control; keep in check 5. put out of one's consciousness.
v. 1. to put down by force or authority 2. come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority 3. control and refrain from showing; of emotions 4. keep under control; keep in check 5. put out of one's consciousness. 
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1. He who can suppress a moment's anger may prevent a day of sorrow. 
2. He continued to suppress the people and serve the imperialists.
3. He tried to suppress a smile but felt the corner of his mouth twitch.
4. It is probable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition.
5. He could scarcely suppress a laugh.
6. He couldn't suppress his anger.
7. A common person would not suppress his real name.
8. She was unable to suppress her anger.
9. He couldn't suppress the excitement in his voice.
10. It is not healthy to suppress your anger.
11. She couldn't suppress her anger/annoyance/delight.
12. Some drugs can suppress the appetite.
13. She tried to suppress a shiver of anticipation.
14. She was unable to suppress a giggle.
15. She was struggling to suppress her sobs.
16. Harry could scarcely suppress a smile.
17. No drug could suppress his cough.
18. The dictator tried to suppress all criticism of him.
19. He could hardly suppress his surprise.
20. Patsy had to clench her jaw to suppress her anger.
21. The autocratic government call out the army to suppress the workers'strike.
22. He was prepared to suppress rebellion by shooting down protesters.
23. Even the grave young woman could not suppress a smile.
24. The government tried to suppress the book because of the information it contained about the security services.
25. That you suppress your aggressive impulses?
26. The army acted swiftly to suppress the uprising.
27. Force is conveniently used to suppress political uprising.
28. Can administrators suppress student publications without written guidelines?
29. Our enemy has made us human and civilized by forcing us to suppress our narcissistic urges and desires for the good of all.
30. At no time did they try to persuade me to suppress the information.
More similar words: suppression, oppressor, press, compress, impress, press for, express, depressed, impression, compression, impressive, depression, expression, inexpressible, apprehend, appreciate, apprehended, appreciation, apprenticeship, duress, stress, dress up, preside, present, actress, digress, redress, address, preserve, presence.