HyperDic: suppressed

English > 3 senses of the word suppressed:
ADJECTIVEallsuppressedkept from public knowledge by various means
allsuppressedmanifesting or subjected to suppression
allsuppressed, smothered, stifled, strangledheld in check with difficulty
suppressed > pronunciation
Soundssahpreh'st
Rhymesabreast ... zest: 76 rhymes with ehst...
English > suppressed: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningKept from public knowledge by various means.
NarrowerburkedSuppressed quietly or indirectly
hushed-up(used of information or news) kept secret by using influence
quelled, quenched, squelchedsubdued or overcome
unreleasednot (or not yet) made available for distribution or publication
Oppositepublicized, publicisedmade known
Spanishsuprimido
Catalansuprimit
English > suppressed: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmanifesting or subjected to suppression.
Example"a suppressed press"
BroadersilencedReduced to silence
Spanishsuprimido
English > suppressed: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningheld in check with difficulty.
Example "suppressed laughter"
Synonymssmothered, stifled, strangled
Broaderinhibitedheld back or restrained or prevented
Spanishahogado, sofocado

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