# suppress

> English word · Verb · IPA /səˈpɹɛs/ · frequency rank #11,981

## Definitions
1. To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.
2. To restrain or repress, such as laughter or an expression.
3. To exclude undesirable thoughts from one's mind.
4. To prevent publication.
5. To stop a flow or stream.
6. To forbid the use of evidence at trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
7. To reduce unwanted frequencies in a signal.
8. To stop or prevent the enemy from executing unwanted activities like firing, regrouping, observation or others.
9. To hold in place, to keep low.

## Etymology
From Latin suppressus, perfect passive participle of supprimō (“press down or under”), from sub (“under”) + premō (“press”).

## Easily confused with
- **suppressed** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/suppress-vs-suppressed)
- **suppressor** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/suppress-vs-suppressor)

## Common misspellings (9)
`spupress`, `ssuppress`, `supperss`, `suppres`, `supprress`, `supprses`, `supress`, `suprpess`, `usppress`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/suppress