still vs suppress

suppress vs still

still is a noun but suppress is not a noun.

still is an adjective but suppress is not an adjective.

still and suppress both are verbs.

still is an adverb but suppress is not an adverb.

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

As verbs, suppress is a hypernym of still; that is, suppress is a word with a broader meaning than still:

still: cause to be quiet or not talk
suppress: bring under control by force or authority

Other hypernyms of still include conquer, stamp down, subdue.

still (noun)	suppress (noun)
an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
(poetic) tranquil silence

still (adjective)	suppress (adjective)
not sparkling
used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
marked by absence of sound
not in physical motion
free from noticeable current

still (verb)	suppress (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk	bring under control by force or authority
make motionless	lessen to the point of stopping
make calm or still	put out of one's consciousness
lessen the intensity of or calm	consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
	come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

still (adverb)	suppress (adverb)
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
without moving or making a sound
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

Difference between still and suppress

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