Definitions

1. verb

to hold back or restrain (an emotion, desire, or tendency) often through force of will

“Her emotions were suppressed, but she couldn’t hide her true feelings.”

2. verb

to keep or prevent something (such as a thought or a feeling) from being expressed or appearing

“The government suppressed the news of the protests to avoid causing panic.”

3. noun

a feeling or emotion that is not expressed

“She had to keep her suppressed anger hidden from her children.”

4. noun

something that is kept from being expressed or known, especially through force or repression

“The suppressed information about the company’s financial troubles was leaked to the press.”