Suppress in Tagalog

“Suppress” in Tagalog translates to “pigilan,” “sugpuin,” or “suprimihin,” depending on context. This versatile English verb encompasses restraining emotions, concealing information, or quelling uprisings. Understanding these nuanced translations helps Filipino learners express control, restriction, and containment accurately across various situations.

Discover how Filipino language captures the multifaceted concept of suppression through native terms and Spanish-influenced vocabulary, reflecting both traditional and colonial linguistic influences in everyday communication.

[Words] = Suppress

[Definition]:
– Suppress /səˈprɛs/
– Verb 1: To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.
– Verb 2: To prevent the development, action, or expression of a feeling, impulse, or idea.
– Verb 3: To restrain or stop the publication or circulation of information.
– Verb 4: To reduce or eliminate something unwanted, such as symptoms or signals.

[Synonyms] = Pigilan, Sugpuin, Suprimihin, Pahidin, Itago, Diinan, Pigilin, Hadlangan, Awatin, Kontrolin, Kaltasan

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: The government attempted to suppress the protest with military force.
– Ex1_PH: Tinangka ng gobyerno na sugpuin ang protesta gamit ang puwersa militar.

– Ex2_EN: She tried hard to suppress her anger during the heated meeting.
– Ex2_PH: Mahirap niyang pinigilan ang kanyang galit sa mainit na pulong.

– Ex3_EN: The authorities wanted to suppress information about the scandal.
– Ex3_PH: Nais ng mga awtoridad na itago ang impormasyon tungkol sa eskandalo.

– Ex4_EN: This medication helps suppress the symptoms of allergies.
– Ex4_PH: Ang gamot na ito ay tumutulong na pigilan ang mga sintomas ng alerhiya.

– Ex5_EN: The dictator used violence to suppress any opposition to his regime.
– Ex5_PH: Gumamit ng karahasan ang diktador upang suprimihin ang anumang pagtutol sa kanyang rehimen.