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suppress
verb(sup-press)
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Synonyms: crush, oppress,
suppress
verb(sup-press)
bring under control by force or authority
Synonyms: conquer, stamp down, subdue,
Examples:
Suppress a nascent uprising.
suppress
verb(sup-press)
consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
Synonyms: bottle up, inhibit,
Examples:
Suppress a smile.
suppress
verb(sup-press)
put out of one's consciousness
Synonyms: repress,
suppress
verb(sup-press)
lessen to the point of stopping
Examples:
Suppress a yawn.
This drug can suppress the hemorrhage.

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