quickly suppress

Frequency: 6.56.0 per million words

To stop oneself from showing a thought or feeling without delay.

suppressADVERB + suppress

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quickly

Examples (10)

  • She tried to quickly suppress her irritation.
  • He managed to quickly suppress a smile when he heard the joke.
  • The urge to shout was so strong, but she quickly suppressed it.
  • He quickly suppressed the thought of complaining.
  • The initial shock was so intense that he quickly suppressed any outward reaction.
  • She felt a pang of jealousy but quickly suppressed it.
  • The news was alarming, but he quickly suppressed his fear.
  • He quickly suppressed the impulse to run away.
  • She felt a blush creep up her neck and quickly suppressed it.
  • The disloyal thought was quickly suppressed by his loyalty.