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Suppressed Definition & Meaning

suppressed
adjective
  1. kept from public knowledge by various means
  2. manifesting or subjected to suppression; "a suppressed press"
  3. held in check with difficulty; "a smothered cough"; "a stifled yawn"; "a strangled scream"; "suppressed laughter"

"Suppressed" in song lyrics

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  • "sturm ruger suppressed"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "suppressed"

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Frequently asked questions

What does suppressed mean?
kept from public knowledge by various means; manifesting or subjected to suppression; "a suppressed press" held in check with difficulty; "a smothered cough"; "a stifled yawn"; "a strangled scream"; "suppressed laughter"
What part of speech is suppressed?
Suppressed is an adjective.
How many definitions does suppressed have?
Suppressed has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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