suppressible Definition
- 1able to be suppressed or restrained
- 2capable of being subdued or repressed
Using suppressible: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suppressible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The urge to laugh was suppressible, but only with great effort.
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The cough was suppressible with medication.
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His anger was suppressible, but he chose not to hold back.
suppressible Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: suppressible in Brief
The term 'suppressible' [suh-pres-uh-buhl] refers to something that can be restrained or subdued. It is often used to describe urges, emotions, or symptoms that can be controlled with effort or medication, as in 'The urge to laugh was suppressible with great effort.' Synonyms include 'restrainable' and 'containable,' while antonyms include 'uncontrollable' and 'irrepressible.'
