100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "suppress"

Definition

To suppress means to put an end to or prevent something from being expressed, developed, or revealed. This can involve stopping emotions, actions, or information from being displayed or made known.

Synonyms

• Stifle
• Quash
• Repress
• Subdue
• Constrain
• Control
• Curb
• Dampen
• Inhibit
• Silence

Antonyms

• Express
• Release
• Unleash
• Reveal
• Promote
• Encourage
• Allow
• Amplify
• Support
• Foster

Examples

1. She tried to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
2. The government attempted to suppress the protests with heavy police presence.
3. He had to suppress his emotions and remain calm in the situation.
4. The organization was accused of trying to suppress critical information from the public.
5. She struggled to suppress her urge to shout out in excitement.
6. They decided to suppress their differences for the sake of the project.
7. The doctor advised him to suppress his cough with medication.
8. It is sometimes necessary to suppress negative thoughts to maintain a positive outlook.
9. The team worked to suppress the spread of misinformation online.
10. He felt it was wrong to suppress his true feelings for her.
11. The teacher had to suppress a smile when the student made a funny comment.
12. They tried to suppress their fears before the big presentation.
13. She couldn't suppress her excitement when she received the good news.
14. The authorities sought to suppress any dissent against their policies.
15. He learned to suppress his anger during heated discussions.
16. The film portrays a regime that attempts to suppress its citizens' freedoms.
17. She felt compelled to suppress her creativity in a rigid work environment.
18. He had to suppress his instincts to intervene in the argument.
19. The company worked hard to suppress rumors about layoffs.
20. The athlete had to suppress pain to finish the race.
21. She tried to suppress her nervousness before going on stage.
22. He had learned to suppress his laughter in serious situations.
23. The scientists aimed to suppress the growth of bacteria in the lab.
24. They made efforts to suppress any negative feedback from customers.
25. It is unhealthy to suppress emotions instead of addressing them.
26. The government implemented measures to suppress inflation.
27. She felt the need to suppress her tears during the sad movie.
28. The police were ordered to suppress any riots in the city.
29. He tried to suppress his doubts and focus on the task at hand.
30. The new law was designed to suppress illegal activities in the area.
31. She had to suppress her natural inclination to be outspoken.
32. The heat was so intense that it seemed to suppress all life in the area.
33. They attempted to suppress the spread of the disease through vaccination.
34. He felt the pressure to suppress his opinions in the group.
35. The athlete's training helped him suppress fatigue during competitions.
36. She struggled to suppress her anxiety before the exam.
37. The organization tried to suppress dissenting voices within its ranks.
38. He learned to suppress his reactions to criticism.
39. The fire department was called to suppress the flames.
40. She felt that it was better to suppress her anger rather than lash out.
41. The government issued a statement to suppress rumors of a coup.
42. He had to suppress his instincts and follow the rules.
43. The medication helped to suppress his allergic reactions.
44. They decided to suppress their rivalry for the greater good of the team.
45. She couldn’t suppress her curiosity about the surprise.
46. The police had to suppress crowds after the event.
47. He tried to suppress the noise from the construction outside.
48. The leader sought to suppress any opposition to his rule.
49. She wanted to suppress thoughts of the upcoming move.
50. The new policy aimed to suppress unethical behavior in the workplace.
51. He felt it was necessary to suppress his laughter during the serious discussion.
52. The organization worked to suppress hate speech online.
53. The teacher tried to suppress her frustration with the students' behavior.
54. He found it hard to suppress his desire to help others.
55. The military was deployed to suppress the insurgency.
56. She struggled to suppress her excitement for the surprise party.
57. The new rules were meant to suppress unfair practices in the industry.
58. He found it difficult to suppress his natural instincts in the wild.
59. The athlete had to suppress his emotions after losing the match.
60. She tried to suppress her feelings of jealousy towards her colleague.
61. The government attempted to suppress media coverage of the event.
62. He learned to suppress his nerves before public speaking.
63. She felt compelled to suppress her creative ideas in such a conservative environment.
64. The company took measures to suppress any leaks of sensitive information.
65. He had to suppress his laughter when he heard the joke.
66. The teacher worked to suppress disruptive behavior in the classroom.
67. She tried to suppress her feelings about the situation.
68. The military was called in to suppress the rebellion.
69. He felt the need to suppress his true identity in that environment.
70. The new law aimed to suppress illegal drug trade in the area.
71. She had to suppress her frustration when things didn’t go as planned.
72. The organization sought to suppress negative publicity.
73. He struggled to suppress his fears before the big jump.
74. The teacher had to suppress her disappointment in the students’ performance.
75. The government sought to suppress any movements against its policies.
76. She had to suppress her excitement about the surprise.
77. The doctor recommended ways to suppress the symptoms of the illness.
78. He tried to suppress his feelings of discomfort during the meeting.
79. The activists aimed to suppress injustice in the community.
80. She felt that it was important to suppress her doubts before proceeding.
81. The authorities moved to suppress the spread of false information.
82. He learned to suppress his anger during the discussion.
83. The company took steps to suppress any internal conflict.
84. She had to suppress her instincts to react impulsively.
85. The team worked to suppress any negative influences on their performance.
86. He tried to suppress his disappointment in a graceful manner.
87. The organization aimed to suppress violence through community programs.
88. She found it difficult to suppress her emotions during the speech.
89. The authorities were determined to suppress any form of rebellion.
90. He needed to suppress his feelings to keep a professional demeanor.
91. The medication helped suppress the symptoms of his condition.
92. She felt the need to suppress her excitement until the news was official.
93. The policy was designed to suppress any unethical behavior in the workplace.
94. He had to suppress his laughter during the serious presentation.
95. The government took drastic measures to suppress dissent.
96. She tried to suppress her feelings of anxiety before the interview.
97. The military's role was to suppress the unrest in the area.
98. He had to suppress his natural inclinations to fit in with the group.
99. The organization worked hard to suppress negativity within its ranks.
100. She could not suppress her joy when she received the award.