suppressed

Definitions

Forcibly put an end to or prevented from being expressed or known.

Restrained or inhibited the development or activity of something.

Held back or kept from public knowledge or circulation.

Examples

She suppressed a smile as she watched the puppy tumble over its own paws.

The government suppressed the report to prevent public panic.

He suppressed his anger and chose to respond with a calm tone.

Synonyms

repressed stifled quashed subdued curbed restrained smothered

Antonyms

expressed released encouraged promoted revealed unleashed vented