suppress

US /səˈpres/
UK /səˈpres/
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1.

forcibly put an end to

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The government moved quickly to suppress the rebellion.
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The police were called to suppress the riot.
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quashcrushput downsubduedefeat
2.

prevent the development, action, or expression of (a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.); restrain

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She tried to suppress a giggle.
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He could barely suppress his anger.
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restraincurbcheckcontrolhold back
3.

prevent the dissemination of (information)

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The newspaper tried to suppress the scandalous story.
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They accused the company of trying to suppress evidence.
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concealhidekeep secretcensorgag
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suppression