Definitions

1. verb

to prevent or stop something from happening or being known about

“The government tried to suppress the news of the protest.”

2. verb

to overpower or overcome an opponent or an opposing force

“The stronger team was able to suppress the weaker team.”

3. noun

the act of preventing or stopping something from happening or being known about

“The suppression of the truth was a major scandal.”

4. noun

a state of being powerless or unable to act

“The city was under suppression by the invading army.”