hold vs suppress

hold is a noun but suppress is not a noun.

hold and suppress both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hold	Yes	No	Yes	No
suppress	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, suppress is a hyponym of hold; that is, suppress is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold:

hold: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
suppress: bring under control by force or authority

Other hyponyms of hold include conquer, stamp down, subdue, damp, crucify, mortify, subdue, abnegate, deny, train, catch, bate, thermostat, counteract, countercheck.

hold (noun)	suppress (noun)
the act of grasping
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
a cell in a jail or prison
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
a stronghold
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
time during which some action is awaited

hold (verb)	suppress (verb)
keep from exhaling or expelling	bring under control by force or authority
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view	lessen to the point of stopping
hold the attention of	put out of one's consciousness
assert or affirm	consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
remain committed to	come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
declare to be
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
be in accord; be in agreement
aim, point, or direct
protect against a challenge or attack
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
have or hold in one's hands or grip
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
support or hold in a certain manner
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
cover as for protection against noise or smell
organize or be responsible for
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
cause to come to an abrupt stop
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
be valid, applicable, or true
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
have room for; hold without crowding
have as a major characteristic
resist or confront with resistance
stop dealing with
contain or hold; have within
be capable of holding or containing

hold vs suppress

hold is a noun but suppress is not a noun.

hold and suppress both are verbs.

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