What is the Spanish word for "suppress"?

Learn how to say "suppress" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

suppress

Spanish

reprimir

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Alternative translations of "suppress"

reprimir
suprimir
sofocar
ocultar
reprimirse

Examples of how to use "suppress" in Spanish

English
He could not suppress his laughter.
Spanish
No pudo contener su risa.
English
They suppress the noise with blankets.
Spanish
Ellos suprimen el ruido con mantas.
English
She suppressed her anger after the meeting.
Spanish
Ella reprimió su ira después de la reunión.
English
He is suppressing a cough right now.
Spanish
Él está suprimiendo una tos en este momento.
English
We have suppressed those old fears together.
Spanish
Hemos suprimido esos viejos miedos juntos.

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