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- [suh-pres]
- /səˈprɛs/
- /sə.ˈpre.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-pres]
- /səˈprɛs/
Definitions of suppressive word
- verb with object suppressive to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties. 1
- verb with object suppressive to do away with by or as by authority; abolish; stop (a practice, custom, etc.). 1
- verb with object suppressive to keep in or repress (a feeling, smile, groan, etc.). 1
- verb with object suppressive to withhold from disclosure or publication (truth, evidence, a book, names, etc.). 1
- verb with object suppressive to stop or arrest (a flow, hemorrhage, cough, etc.). 1
- verb with object suppressive to vanquish or subdue (a revolt, rebellion, etc.); quell; crush. 1
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Origin of suppressive
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English suppressen < Latin suppressus (past participle of supprimere to press down), equivalent to sup- sup- + pressus (see press1)
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Parts of speech for Suppressive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
suppressive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
suppressive usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for suppressive
adj suppressive
- inspirational — imparting inspiration.
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