Meaning of the German Word "Unterdrücken"

unterdrücken
suppress

To prevent something from being expressed or known.

Example Sentence

Er versuchte, ein Lächeln während des ernsten Meetings zu unterdrücken.

Other Meanings of This Word

To treat people in a cruel and unfair way, not allowing them freedom.

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To stop yourself from showing a feeling.

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To control a group of people by force.

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Definition: To prevent something from being expressed or known.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "unterdrücken"?

C1

What grammatical category does "unterdrücken" have?

Verb

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