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to suppress
01
to consciously control the expression of emotions, desires, or behavior
02
to stop an activity such as a protest using force
03
to stop or restrain using one's authority, often in an unjust manner
04
lessen to the point of stopping
05
put out of one's consciousness
Example
She recently suppressed her laughter during the serious meeting.
He had to suppress the urge to speak out when he disagreed with the decision.
Social norms sometimes pressure individuals to suppress certain emotions in public.
The ruthless dictator suppressed dissent through violence and intimidation.
The dictator brutally suppressed any dissent against the regime.
